Bielefield School

Summary:

Bielefield School is an elementary school in Middletown, Connecticut, serving 271 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 115 out of 151 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bielefield School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (28.41%) and Hispanic (23.25%) students compared to nearby schools like Moody School and Wesley School. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, as Bielefield consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 34.1% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.3% in the district and 45.5% statewide. Additionally, Bielefield School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.89%) than nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio (12.9 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, Bielefield School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with a ranking of 386 out of 491 schools in 2022-2023 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This persistent underperformance suggests that the school may require a comprehensive review of its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and the socioeconomic challenges they face.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

70 Maynard St.
Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 347-4124

District: Middletown School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,908

Students who attend Bielefield School usually attend:

Middle:	Beman Middle School
High:	Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

30.8%

African American:

28.7%

Hispanic:

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bielefield School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Bielefield School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.8%), African American (28.7%), Hispanic (24.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bielefield School is 12, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Compare Bielefield School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bielefield School is $23,908. 4 elementary schools in the Middletown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bielefield School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middletown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown School District 125^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bielefield School

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Rank History for all students at Bielefield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	40.63	402^nd	570	29.5%
2007	42.67	408^th	568	28.2%
2008	42.19	402^nd	565	28.8%
2009	42.01	411^th	566	27.4%
2010	49.09	375^th	579	35.2%
2011	34.21	432^nd	565	23.5%
2012	33.03	437^th	564	22.5%
2013	43.97	381^st	557	31.6%
2015	38.17	370^th	551	32.8%
2016	21.66	398^th	518	23.2%
2018	17.01	436^th	532	18.0%
2019	24.09	399^th	522	23.6%
2021	17.98	425^th	538	21.0%
2022	12.84	408^th	490	16.7%
2023	16.03	386^th	491	21.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bielefield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.08	277^th	371	25.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bielefield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.88	374^th	455	17.8%

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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 Bielefield School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	260	99	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	382
1989	261	88	10	25	0	n/a	n/a	384
1990	263	71	9	11	n/a	n/a	n/a	354
1991	225	60	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	298
1992	228	69	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	314
1993	226	62	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	308
1994	220	75	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	316
1995	236	82	7	36	0	n/a	n/a	361
1996	236	82	7	36	0	n/a	n/a	361
1997	227	90	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	351
1998	191	93	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	314
1999	210	111	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	347
2000	195	99	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	325
2001	230	109	6	37	1	n/a	n/a	383
2002	197	113	9	32	1	n/a	n/a	352
2003	197	113	9	32	1	n/a	n/a	352
2004	187	115	12	23	1	n/a	n/a	338
2005	201	108	17	31	3	n/a	n/a	360
2006	223	123	21	44	3	n/a	n/a	414
2007	196	106	13	47	1	n/a	n/a	363
2008	179	108	15	48	1	n/a	n/a	351
2009	174	90	12	39	2	n/a	n/a	317
2010	181	84	16	40	1	n/a	n/a	322
2011	187	107	15	52	1	0	4	366
2012	173	94	14	47	1	0	4	333
2013	140	60	10	78	1	1	15	305
2014	133	65	7	92	0	0	25	322
2015	123	71	5	84	0	0	26	309
2016	124	66	7	70	0	0	22	289
2017	113	66	7	72	0	0	30	288
2018	101	68	11	61	0	0	30	271
2019	101	72	15	56	0	0	37	281
2020	100	76	19	62	0	0	33	290
2021	89	66	17	50	0	0	33	255
2022	84	72	12	51	0	4	35	258
2023	80	77	11	63	1	3	36	271
2024	73	68	11	57	0	1	27	237

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 Bielefield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	382	19.0	20.1	n/a
1989	384	22.0	17.4	n/a
1990	354	21.0	16.8	n/a
1991	298	17.0	17.5	n/a
1992	314	19.3	16.2	21.3
1993	308	19.5	15.8	1.9
1994	316	19.5	16.2	32
1995	361	22.2	16.3	41.6
1996	361	22.2	16.3	41.6
1997	351	23.7	14.8	31.9
1998	314	21.7	14.5	30.9
1999	347	23.4	14.8	41.2
2000	325	25.5	12.7	36.6
2001	383	26.9	14.2	n/a
2002	352	26.3	13.4	36.4
2003	352	26.3	13.4	36.4
2004	338	24.0	14.1	38.2
2005	360	22.7	15.9	n/a
2006	414	23.8	17.4	41.1
2007	363	24.4	14.9	41.9
2008	351	25.2	13.9	42.5
2009	317	29.3	12.6	39.7
2010	322	22.5	14.2	45
2011	366	27.8	13.1	52.5
2012	333	23.8	13.9	50.8
2013	305	23.2	13.1	51.8
2014	322	22.9	14.0	57.8
2015	309	23.0	13.4	62.8
2016	289	22.0	13.1	67.1
2017	288	20.9	13.7	62.8
2018	271	21.0	12.9	53.5
2019	281	18.4	15.2	52.7
2020	290	20.4	14.2	55.9
2021	255	18.8	13.5	50.6
2022	258	19.7	13.0	38.8
2023	271	21.0	12.9	60.9
2024	237	19.6	12.0	64.1

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 Bielefield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	382	19.0	20.1	n/a
1989	384	22.0	17.4	n/a
1990	354	21.0	16.8	n/a
1991	298	17.0	17.5	n/a
1992	314	19.3	16.2	21.3
1993	308	19.5	15.8	1.9
1994	316	19.5	16.2	32
1995	361	22.2	16.3	41.6
1996	361	22.2	16.3	41.6
1997	351	23.7	14.8	31.9
1998	314	21.7	14.5	30.9
1999	347	23.4	14.8	41.2
2000	325	25.5	12.7	36.6
2001	383	26.9	14.2	n/a
2002	352	26.3	13.4	36.4
2003	352	26.3	13.4	36.4
2004	338	24.0	14.1	38.2
2005	360	22.7	15.9	n/a
2006	414	23.8	17.4	41.1
2007	363	24.4	14.9	41.9
2008	351	25.2	13.9	42.5
2009	317	29.3	12.6	39.7
2010	322	22.5	14.2	45
2011	366	27.8	13.1	52.5
2012	333	23.8	13.9	50.8
2013	305	23.2	13.1	51.8
2014	322	22.9	14.0	57.8
2015	309	23.0	13.4	62.8
2016	289	22.0	13.1	67.1
2017	288	20.9	13.7	62.8
2018	271	21.0	12.9	53.5
2019	281	18.4	15.2	52.7
2020	290	20.4	14.2	55.9
2021	255	18.8	13.5	50.6
2022	258	19.7	13.0	38.8
2023	271	21.0	12.9	60.9
2024	237	19.6	12.0	64.1

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 Bielefield School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,971
2019	$19,013
2020	$18,862
2021	$20,502
2022	$23,613
2023	$23,908

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bielefield School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 386^th of 491 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bielefield School)	46.5	34.1	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	51.1	45.3	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bielefield School)	33.3	19.5	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	52.3	38.3	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bielefield School)	47.8	32.4	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	49.7	50.9	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bielefield School)	39.1	22.8	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	47.6	34.9	12.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bielefield School)	22.5	19.6	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	41.4	30.9	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	271	3.6%
African American	72	77	6.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	56	63	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	101	80	20.8%
Two or More Races	37	36	2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	60.9%	8.2%

Schools Near Bielefield 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	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Bielefield School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Maynard St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-4124	237	20	12.0	64.1%	73 (30.8%)	68 (28.7%)	57 (24.1%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (11.4%)								(n/a)		37.0			33.3			$23,908
Farm Hill School	Public	K-5	390 Ridge Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 346-1225	276	22	12.5	57.6%	106 (38.4%)	69 (25.0%)	69 (25.0%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.9%)	16	388^th of 497 public elementary schools	21.9%		30.3	324^th of 491 public elementary schools	34.0%	64		23.5			19.6	40.0	24.3	$25,202
Snow School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Wadsworth St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-2579	344	25	13.9	54.7%	134 (39.0%)	68 (19.8%)	82 (23.8%)	26 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	59.6	211^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.5%		45.5	260^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.0%	49		59.5	47.4	61.5				$22,120
MacDonough School	Public	K-5	66 Spring St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-8553	226	16	13.7	62.4%	68 (30.1%)	53 (23.5%)	67 (29.6%)	13 (5.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	36.6	299^th of 497 public elementary schools	39.8%		38.7	285^th of 491 public elementary schools	42.0%	14	64.1	25.0	36.2	62.5		21.7		$23,834
Wesley School	Public	K-5	10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 344-0381	231	18	12.6	33.8%	114 (49.4%)	39 (16.9%)	44 (19.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.7%)								(n/a)			50.0			47.6		$24,872
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-1	81 High St.	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 342-3131	228	19	11.9	25.0%	178 (78.1%)	8 (3.5%)	30 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$19,163
Spencer School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Westfield St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 344-0711	254	20	12.6	59.1%	100 (39.4%)	56 (22.0%)	48 (18.9%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (14.6%)	30.1	326^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.4%		39	284^th of 491 public elementary schools	42.2%	42		36.6	44.7		36.6	44.7	32.6	$24,625
Middlefield Memorial School	Public	3-5	124 Hubbard St.	Middlefield	06455	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7235	245	20	12.2	17.6%	220 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	54.9	227^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.9	227^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.8%		60.2	53.7	58.1	61.9	44.8	53.2	41.2	$25,971
Gildersleeve School	Public	2-4	565 Main St.	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 342-0411	269	24	11.2	33.8%	188 (69.9%)	10 (3.7%)	47 (17.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	84.7	76^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.7%		74.8	142^nd of 491 public elementary schools	71.1%	66		73.6	74.3		69.4	78.1		$18,615
Lawrence School	Public	K-5	Kaplan Dr.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 632-2158	321	24	13.1	40.5%	148 (46.1%)	60 (18.7%)	44 (13.7%)	25 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.7%)	19.1	370^th of 497 public elementary schools	25.6%		25.2	343^rd of 491 public elementary schools	30.1%	27	32.7	29.4	34.0	38.2	33.3	32.0	18.2	$20,445

Frequently Asked Questions about Bielefield School

How many students attend Bielefield School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Bielefield School.

What is the racial makeup of Bielefield School?

Students at Bielefield School are 31% White, 29% African American, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Bielefield School in?

Middletown School District

What schools do graduates of Bielefield School attend?

Students who attend Bielefield School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beman Middle School
High : Middletown High School

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