Groton Middle School

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Groton Middle School ranks 138 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Groton Middle School is a public middle school serving 907 students in grades 6-8 in Groton, Connecticut, which is part of the Groton School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population, but its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average and lower than nearby schools like East Lyme Middle School and Stonington Middle School.

Groton Middle School's racial diversity is higher than many nearby schools, with 48.62% White, 24.81% Hispanic, 7.28% African American, 5.18% Asian, and 12.57% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 42.5% to 52.8% across grades, compared to the state average of 48.1% to 49.5%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 31.3% to 34.6%, compared to the state average of 38.2% to 41.5%. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with large achievement gaps.

Groton Middle School also faces challenges related to its socioeconomic status, with 47.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and many nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.7 is slightly higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. These factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance compared to its neighbors, and addressing these issues may be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for Groton Middle School students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340

(860) 446-4200

District: Groton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,077

Students who attend Groton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Robert E. Fitch High School

Feeder schools for Groton Middle School:

Elementary:	Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
	Charles Barnum Magnet School
	Mystic River Magnet School
	Northeast Academy Magnet School
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	Thames River Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 898

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

28.4%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Groton Middle School ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Groton Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (28.4%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Groton Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Groton Middle School employs 80.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Groton Middle School is $20,077.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Groton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Middle School 138^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Groton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Military Connected students:

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White students:

Groton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton School District 102^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Groton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	47.55	134^th	275	51.3%
2022	51.37	111^th	250	55.6%
2023	42.27	133^rd	249	46.6%
2024	41.31	138^th	250	44.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	25.23	6^th	8	25.0%
2022	36.20	2^nd	3	33.3%
2023	21.47	2^nd	3	33.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	58.52	99^th	244	59.4%
2022	56.55	13^th	36	63.9%
2024	27.69	18^th	22	18.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	57.14	88^th	218	59.6%
2022	60.14	38^th	106	64.2%
2023	38.30	67^th	109	38.5%
2024	40.01	68^th	114	40.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	43.63	121^st	235	48.5%
2022	44.72	95^th	166	42.8%
2023	35.05	105^th	160	34.4%
2024	35.71	106^th	161	34.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.10	76^th	104	26.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	25.62	2^nd	2	0.0%
2022	47.76	2^nd	2	0.0%
2023	38.21	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	39.21	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	42.61	122^nd	224	45.5%
2022	47.68	91^st	169	46.2%
2023	32.39	106^th	158	32.9%
2024	28.98	111^th	157	29.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.75	25^th	27	7.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.70	72^nd	80	10.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	44.87	76^th	146	47.9%
2022	52.44	38^th	97	60.8%
2023	36.65	58^th	99	41.4%
2024	44.26	50^th	104	51.9%

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Rank History for White students at Groton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	33.75	116^th	175	33.7%
2022	39.53	96^th	151	36.4%
2023	32.30	111^th	158	29.7%
2024	23.75	122^nd	154	20.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Groton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	492	72	62	222	10	4	108	0	970
2022	457	59	54	214	9	4	107	0	904
2023	441	66	47	225	6	5	114	3	907
2024	413	55	48	255	9	4	113	1	898

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Groton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	970	76.9	12.6	62.5
2022	904	75.6	11.9	49
2023	907	77.4	11.7	47.3
2024	898	80.4	11.1	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Groton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	970	76.9	12.6	62.5
2022	904	75.6	11.9	49
2023	907	77.4	11.7	47.3
2024	898	80.4	11.1	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Groton Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$17,641
2022	$18,528
2023	$20,077

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Groton Middle School	Public	6-8	35 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 446-4200	898	80	11.1	58.2%	413 (46.0%)	55 (6.1%)	255 (28.4%)	48 (5.3%)	9 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	113 (12.6%)	41.3	138^th of 250 public middle schools	44.8%		42.3	133^rd of 249 public middle schools	46.6%	5		44.2		42.5	45.1	52.8		31.3	34.6	32.8	$20,077
Stonington Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Mistuxet Ave.	Mystic	06355	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 536-9613	394	47	8.4	25.1%	313 (79.4%)	7 (1.8%)	31 (7.9%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.1%)	78	59^th of 250 public middle schools	76.4%		78.4	54^th of 249 public middle schools	78.3%	5		62.7		70.5	58.8	64.3		69.8	57.0	52.0	$24,621
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication	Public, Charter	6-8	190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.	New London	06320	New London County	Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 447-1003	279	24	11.6	71.0%	33 (11.8%)	44 (15.8%)	172 (61.6%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.9%)	39.7	141^st of 250 public middle schools	43.6%		25.2	166^th of 249 public middle schools	33.3%	25				44.7	45.3	53.8		37.6	20.9	32.9	$16,897
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades	Public, Magnet	6-8	36 Waller Avenue	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 437-6480	99	10	10.4	85.9%	17 (17.2%)	15 (15.2%)	42 (42.4%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (21.2%)	15.6	199^th of 250 public middle schools	20.4%		16.5	192^nd of 249 public middle schools	22.9%	7		33.3		27.6		25.0			20.0	0.0	$24,704
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	36 Waller St.	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6480	330	41	8.0	95.8%	16 (4.8%)	53 (16.1%)	229 (69.4%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.0%)	4.7	246^th of 250 public middle schools	1.6%		6.6	235^th of 249 public middle schools	5.6%	11		11.8		12.7	11.3	8.4		5.9	5.7		$24,704
Clark Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Clark Ln.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 443-2837	548	45	12.2	29.9%	400 (73.0%)	13 (2.4%)	83 (15.1%)	21 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	60.8	94^th of 250 public middle schools	62.4%		60.2	98^th of 249 public middle schools	60.6%	4		51.1		52.6	52.9	52.1		53.4	54.7	42.6	$22,870
Ledyard Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 464-3188	560	43	12.9	33.2%	381 (68.0%)	17 (3.0%)	81 (14.5%)	22 (3.9%)	15 (2.7%)	5 (0.9%)	39 (7.0%)	41.6	137^th of 250 public middle schools	45.2%		37.6	139^th of 249 public middle schools	44.2%	2		52.4		44.3	41.5	39.2		41.2	37.0	29.1	$16,201
Preston Plains School	Public	6-8	1 Route 164	Preston	06365	New London County	Preston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 889-3831	130	9	13.8	35.4%	104 (80.0%)	3 (2.3%)	14 (10.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (3.8%)	54.6	112^th of 250 public middle schools	55.2%		68.7	79^th of 249 public middle schools	68.3%	33				57.7				32.7	37.5	60.0	$28,244
East Lyme Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-4491	693	62	11.0	26.6%	486 (70.1%)	16 (2.3%)	78 (11.3%)	69 (10.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	79.9	47^th of 250 public middle schools	81.2%		73.5	72^nd of 249 public middle schools	71.1%	25	64.4	69.6	68.9	62.8	65.2	70.4	56.8	54.8	63.3	58.3	$19,626
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School	Public	6-8	166 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	New London County	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 848-2822	512	45	11.4	48.4%	293 (57.2%)	28 (5.5%)	91 (17.8%)	34 (6.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.9%)	42.4	136^th of 250 public middle schools	45.6%		49	121^st of 249 public middle schools	51.4%	15		51.7		49.7	38.3	45.6		37.0	38.9	28.2	$19,386

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Is Groton Middle School a good school?

Groton Middle School ranks 138^th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Groton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Groton Middle School usually go on to attend Robert E. Fitch High School

How many students attend Groton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 898 students attended Groton Middle School.

What district is Groton Middle School in?

Groton School District

What is the racial makeup of Groton Middle School?

Students at Groton Middle School are 46% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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