Ledyard Middle School

Summary:

Ledyard Middle School is a public middle school serving 534 students in grades 6-8 in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The school is part of the Ledyard School District, which is ranked 104 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ledyard Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (70.97%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of higher-ranked schools in the area, such as Stonington Middle School and Clark Lane Middle School. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were around 40-45% in 2023-2024, while the state averages were around 48-49%. Additionally, Ledyard Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for Hispanic students but very poorly for white students and low socioeconomic status students.

Ledyard Middle School's academic performance has declined over the past few years, and the school's relatively low statewide ranking of 137th out of 250-280 Connecticut middle schools, along with its 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (27.34%) and the significant achievement gaps between white students and minority students indicate that the school faces socioeconomic challenges and racial disparities that may be impacting student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1860 Route 12
       Gales Ferry, CT  06335


(860) 464-3188

District: Ledyard School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,201 Help


Students who attend Ledyard Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ledyard High School

Feeder schools for Ledyard Middle School:

Elementary:    Gales Ferry School
    Gallup Hill School
    Juliet W. Long School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Compare Details Ledyard Middle School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ledyard Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Ledyard Middle School employs 43.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ledyard Middle School is $16,201.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ledyard Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ledyard Middle School 137th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Ledyard Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ledyard School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ledyard School District 104th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ledyard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.89 91st 248 63.3%
2007 67.57 103rd 250 58.8%
2008 70.42 96th 252 61.9%
2009 73.24 81st 255 68.2%
2010 69.16 108th 268 59.7%
2011 71.08 100th 269 62.8%
2012 72.04 98th 272 64.0%
2013 74.50 82nd 278 70.5%
2015 74.42 79th 280 71.8%
2016 59.89 101st 246 58.9%
2017 55.17 113th 250 54.8%
2018 60.63 113th 249 54.6%
2019 49.59 132nd 259 49.0%
2021 46.53 137th 275 50.2%
2022 46.75 118th 250 52.8%
2023 37.55 139th 249 44.2%
2024 41.65 137th 250 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.06 152nd 244 37.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.78 125th 218 42.7%
2022 32.39 76th 106 28.3%
2023 35.65 72nd 109 33.9%
2024 30.33 86th 114 24.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 88th 160 45.0%
2019 42.92 109th 169 35.5%
2021 43.90 120th 235 48.9%
2022 36.59 111th 166 33.1%
2023 29.42 111th 160 30.6%
2024 37.26 104th 161 35.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.09 44th 104 57.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.38 1st 2 50.0%
2022 59.84 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 92nd 164 43.9%
2019 48.04 96th 167 42.5%
2021 41.18 127th 224 43.3%
2022 47.02 92nd 169 45.6%
2023 29.86 110th 158 30.4%
2024 29.46 109th 157 30.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.23 28th 97 71.1%
2024 51.90 37th 104 64.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ledyard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.86 108th 168 35.7%
2019 29.71 125th 166 24.7%
2021 21.12 146th 175 16.6%
2022 27.01 112th 151 25.8%
2023 15.92 138th 158 12.7%
2024 15.85 132nd 154 14.3%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ledyard Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 406 8 11 5 5 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 400 15 10 8 4 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 413 16 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 425 10 7 7 5 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 410 17 12 3 5 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 401 15 13 4 5 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 392 12 13 4 21 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 406 15 15 12 18 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 406 15 15 12 18 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 398 14 8 11 18 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 393 15 15 7 16 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 393 14 11 13 12 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 403 19 10 25 12 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 424 19 14 19 17 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 412 23 9 25 18 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 412 23 9 25 18 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 407 16 18 22 19 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 390 16 26 20 30 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 386 16 28 19 23 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 321 22 27 19 12 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 344 18 24 14 17 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 369 18 26 25 17 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 343 29 25 29 22 n/a n/a 0 448
2011 336 30 19 22 27 0 1 0 435
2012 303 32 13 22 18 0 2 0 390
2013 263 27 13 32 13 0 0 0 348
2014 259 21 17 29 14 0 7 0 347
2015 263 20 17 28 15 2 5 0 350
2016 232 23 14 24 20 1 9 0 323
2017 233 27 12 26 19 0 15 0 332
2018 246 25 17 42 16 1 17 0 364
2019 257 24 10 53 18 1 19 0 382
2020 390 22 14 54 16 2 46 0 544
2021 378 20 17 46 10 3 41 0 515
2022 392 19 22 57 15 3 38 0 546
2023 379 17 19 61 15 6 37 0 534
2024 381 17 22 81 15 5 39 0 560

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ledyard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 36.0 12.0 n/a
1989 437 37.0 11.8 n/a
1990 449 34.6 12.9 n/a
1991 454 33.8 13.4 n/a
1992 447 34.4 12.9 2.5
1993 438 33.4 13.1 0
1994 442 34.2 12.9 2.9
1995 466 34.0 13.7 2.1
1996 466 34.0 13.7 2.1
1997 449 33.6 13.4 2.7
1998 446 34.5 12.9 0.2
1999 443 36.5 12.1 0.2
2000 469 34.5 13.6 6
2001 493 37.4 13.2 n/a
2002 487 34.6 14.1 2.5
2003 487 34.6 14.1 2.5
2004 482 35.2 13.7 2.7
2005 482 29.6 16.3 n/a
2006 472 29.6 15.9 3.8
2007 401 28.4 14.1 5
2008 417 33.8 12.3 12.2
2009 455 36.8 13.3 9.2
2010 448 30.0 14.9 12.5
2011 435 29.6 14.6 11
2012 390 29.6 13.1 14.9
2013 348 27.8 12.5 21.3
2014 347 28.0 12.3 19.6
2015 350 28.0 12.5 21.7
2016 323 27.0 11.9 23.5
2017 332 24.5 13.5 20.8
2018 364 26.8 13.5 17.3
2019 382 26.5 14.3 28.5
2020 544 39.2 13.8 28.9
2021 515 40.0 12.8 31.3
2022 546 39.0 14.0 25.1
2023 534 42.0 12.7 27.3
2024 560 43.3 12.9 33.2

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 Ledyard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 36.0 12.0 n/a
1989 437 37.0 11.8 n/a
1990 449 34.6 12.9 n/a
1991 454 33.8 13.4 n/a
1992 447 34.4 12.9 2.5
1993 438 33.4 13.1 0
1994 442 34.2 12.9 2.9
1995 466 34.0 13.7 2.1
1996 466 34.0 13.7 2.1
1997 449 33.6 13.4 2.7
1998 446 34.5 12.9 0.2
1999 443 36.5 12.1 0.2
2000 469 34.5 13.6 6
2001 493 37.4 13.2 n/a
2002 487 34.6 14.1 2.5
2003 487 34.6 14.1 2.5
2004 482 35.2 13.7 2.7
2005 482 29.6 16.3 n/a
2006 472 29.6 15.9 3.8
2007 401 28.4 14.1 5
2008 417 33.8 12.3 12.2
2009 455 36.8 13.3 9.2
2010 448 30.0 14.9 12.5
2011 435 29.6 14.6 11
2012 390 29.6 13.1 14.9
2013 348 27.8 12.5 21.3
2014 347 28.0 12.3 19.6
2015 350 28.0 12.5 21.7
2016 323 27.0 11.9 23.5
2017 332 24.5 13.5 20.8
2018 364 26.8 13.5 17.3
2019 382 26.5 14.3 28.5
2020 544 39.2 13.8 28.9
2021 515 40.0 12.8 31.3
2022 546 39.0 14.0 25.1
2023 534 42.0 12.7 27.3
2024 560 43.3 12.9 33.2

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 Ledyard Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,728
2019 $14,453
2020 $14,818
2021 $15,303
2022 $15,451
2023 $16,201

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ledyard Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 139th of 249 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ledyard Middle School)46.334.6
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ledyard School District)46.334.4
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ledyard Middle School)49.427
 22.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ledyard School District)49.426.9
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ledyard Middle School)54.346.5
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ledyard School District)5446.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ledyard Middle School)44.432.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ledyard School District)44.132.6
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382534
 39.8%
African American2417
 29.2%
American Indian1815
 16.7%
Asian1019
 90%
Hispanic5361
 15.1%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White257379
 47.5%
Two or More Races1937
 94.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%27.3%
 1.2%


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Ledyard Middle School ranks 137th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ledyard Middle School usually go on to attend Ledyard High School

Students at Ledyard Middle School are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 3% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 560 students attended Ledyard Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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