Litchfield Middle School

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Litchfield Middle School ranks 52 nd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school serving 125 students in grades 7-8 in the town of Litchfield, Connecticut. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state and many of its nearby counterparts, making it a standout institution in the region.

Litchfield Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 67.6% of 7th graders and 58.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 49.5% and 49.1%, respectively. In Mathematics, 62.3% of 7th graders and 61.2% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 38.2%. This strong academic performance has earned Litchfield Middle School a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 20 Connecticut middle schools in 2022-2023, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. The school's diverse student population, with 87.2% White, 5.6% Hispanic, and 2.4% Asian students, may contribute to its well-rounded learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools, Litchfield Middle School stands out. For example, Wamogo Regional Middle School, just 1.43 miles away, also performs very well, ranking 15th in the state in 2023-2024. However, other nearby schools like Schaghticoke Middle School, Chippens Hill Middle School, and North End Middle School have lower rankings and academic proficiency rates. Additionally, Litchfield Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.91% to 20.8% over the past three years, suggesting a relatively affluent student population compared to some of the other nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-8

14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759

(860) 567-7540

District: Litchfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,510

Students who attend Litchfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Litchfield High School

Feeder schools for Litchfield Middle School:

Elementary:

Center School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Litchfield Middle School ranks better than 79.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Litchfield Middle School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Litchfield Middle School is $19,510.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Litchfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Middle School 52^nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Litchfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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Rank History for Litchfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	86.64	28^th	249	88.8%
2019	83.70	39^th	259	84.9%
2021	82.74	51^st	275	81.5%
2022	79.57	50^th	250	80.0%
2023	90.91	18^th	249	92.8%
2024	79.19	52^nd	250	79.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.86	43^rd	244	82.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	73.21	47^th	160	70.6%
2019	79.26	29^th	169	82.8%
2021	80.17	44^th	235	81.3%
2022	76.90	40^th	166	75.9%
2024	78.36	31^st	161	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.00	22^nd	164	86.6%
2019	77.05	46^th	167	72.5%
2021	79.66	47^th	224	79.0%

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Rank History for White students at Litchfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	79.11	27^th	168	83.9%
2021	65.23	57^th	175	67.4%
2023	85.01	13^th	158	91.8%
2024	53.04	78^th	154	49.4%

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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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	154	2	1	11	0	4	3	175
2017	147	0	1	7	0	3	2	160
2018	130	1	2	9	0	3	1	146
2019	122	0	3	6	0	4	3	138
2020	118	0	5	4	0	1	3	131
2021	118	0	4	9	0	0	0	131
2022	124	0	1	9	0	0	2	136
2023	109	1	3	7	1	0	4	125
2024	131	0	2	11	1	0	2	147

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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	175	15.0	11.6	0
2017	160	14.4	11.1	18.1
2018	146	16.3	8.9	12.3
2019	138	15.7	8.7	17.4
2020	131	13.1	10.0	19.1
2021	131	14.1	9.2	19.8
2022	136	11.0	12.3	16.9
2023	125	10.8	11.5	20.8
2024	147	11.9	12.3	26.5

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 Litchfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	175	15.0	11.6	0
2017	160	14.4	11.1	18.1
2018	146	16.3	8.9	12.3
2019	138	15.7	8.7	17.4
2020	131	13.1	10.0	19.1
2021	131	14.1	9.2	19.8
2022	136	11.0	12.3	16.9
2023	125	10.8	11.5	20.8
2024	147	11.9	12.3	26.5

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 Litchfield Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$4,143
2019	$4,099
2020	$15,087
2021	$14,979
2022	$13,207
2023	$19,510

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Litchfield Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 18^th of 249 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield Middle School)	77.9	76.9	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield School District)	76.8	76.9	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Litchfield Middle School)	77.9	70.8	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Litchfield School District)	76.8	70.8	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield Middle School)	65.2	58.5	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield School District)	65.2	58.5	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	49.2	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	125	9.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	122	109	10.7%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	20.8%	3.4%

Schools Near Litchfield Middle School

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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 4th 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 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Litchfield Middle School	Public	7-8	14 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7540	147	12	12.3	26.5%	131 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	79.2	52^nd of 250 public middle schools	79.2%		90.9	18^th of 249 public middle schools	92.8%	34						67.6	58.8				62.3	61.2	$19,510
Litchfield Intermediate School	Public	4-6	35 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 567-7520	175	17	10.2	28.6%	154 (88.0%)	2 (1.1%)	15 (8.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	61.2		70.7	52.2	68.0			81.0	49.3	76.0			$22,299
Wamogo Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	98 Wamogo Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Regional School District 06	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7410	152	14	10.8	25.7%	132 (86.8%)	3 (2.0%)	7 (4.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)	91.1	15^th of 250 public middle schools	94.0%		91.5	16^th of 249 public middle schools	93.6%	1					72.7		78.8			80.0	68.2	70.6	$16,088
Thomaston Center School	Public	4-6	1 Thomas Ave.	Thomaston	06787	Litchfield County	Thomaston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 283-3036	197	15	13.3	42.6%	166 (84.3%)	5 (2.5%)	16 (8.1%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)								(n/a)			47.8	54.5	50.0			43.5	33.8	36.7			$20,866
Torrington Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Middle School Rd.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 496-4050	969	80	12.0	66.8%	449 (46.3%)	51 (5.3%)	403 (41.6%)	34 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.0%)	23.1	174^th of 250 public middle schools	30.4%		27.7	159^th of 249 public middle schools	36.1%	15		42.6			38.2	29.3	36.3			21.8	13.1	15.3	$20,135
Eli Terry Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	21 North Main Street	Terryville	06786	Litchfield County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 314-2790	276	28	9.8	50.4%	205 (74.3%)	6 (2.2%)	46 (16.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	51.5	115^th of 250 public middle schools	54.0%		52.7	117^th of 249 public middle schools	53.0%	2					42.9	62.3	55.2			30.6	51.9	37.5	$22,479
Har-Bur Middle School	Public	5-8	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Hartford County	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 673-6163	660	52	12.7	17.1%	434 (65.8%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (24.8%)	81.3	40^th of 250 public middle schools	84.0%		78	55^th of 249 public middle schools	77.9%	15	59.7	72.2		55.0	66.5	68.0	69.1		49.0	65.2	55.0	57.8	$18,236
Swift Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Colonial St.	Oakville	06779	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 945-4830	585	53	11.0	43.4%	463 (79.1%)	25 (4.3%)	68 (11.6%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	55.7	107^th of 250 public middle schools	57.2%		63.6	90^th of 249 public middle schools	63.9%	17		62.0			44.8	54.7	49.0			37.5	55.7	36.8	$20,272
Schaghticoke Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Hipp Rd.	New Milford	06776	Litchfield County	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-2204	777	70	11.1	36.2%	515 (66.3%)	33 (4.2%)	183 (23.6%)	30 (3.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.5%)	37.2	147^th of 250 public middle schools	41.2%		43.7	131^st of 249 public middle schools	47.4%	16		36.1			44.3					32.1	37.0		$19,580
Chippens Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	551 Peacedale St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-3881	563	50	11.2	57.9%	251 (44.6%)	49 (8.7%)	215 (38.2%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	43.2	131^st of 250 public middle schools	47.6%		42.5	132^nd of 249 public middle schools	47.0%	1		43.0			55.6	47.2	35.5			44.6	37.8	27.5	$21,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield Middle School

Is Litchfield Middle School a good school?

Litchfield Middle School ranks 52^nd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Litchfield Middle School?

Students at Litchfield Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Litchfield Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Litchfield Middle School.

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Litchfield School District

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