Beman Middle School

Summary:

Beman Middle School is a public middle school located in Middletown, Connecticut, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 968 students. The school is part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 125 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beman Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with 56.92% of students being non-white, which is higher than nearby schools like Albert D. Griswold Middle School (49.13%) and Cromwell Middle School (30.23%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the state average and the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in 8th grade ELA (41.9%) and Math (21.6%) were significantly below the state averages of 49.1% and 38.2%, respectively. This trend has led to Beman Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Beman Middle School performs relatively well for its African American and Hispanic student populations compared to other Connecticut middle schools, it ranks very low for its White and low socioeconomic status student populations. The school has also experienced a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years, along with a shift in its racial makeup, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of color. These factors, combined with the school's consistent underperformance and the challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged student population, suggest that Beman Middle School will require targeted interventions and support to improve student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Wilderman's Way
       Middletown, CT  06457


(860) 347-8594

District: Middletown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,940 Help


Students who attend Beman Middle School usually attend:

High:    Middletown High School

Feeder schools for Beman Middle School:

Elementary:    Bielefield School
    Farm Hill School
    Lawrence School
    MacDonough School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  985

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.1%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beman Middle School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.37. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beman Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), African American (21%), Hispanic (21%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beman Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beman Middle School is $21,940.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beman Middle School 157th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Beman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Middletown School District:

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

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Rank History for Beman Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.94 184th 248 25.8%
2007 32.07 182nd 250 27.2%
2008 32.39 182nd 252 27.8%
2009 41.05 172nd 255 32.5%
2010 46.50 173rd 268 35.4%
2011 44.75 179th 269 33.5%
2012 41.69 192nd 272 29.4%
2013 45.27 184th 278 33.8%
2015 48.05 146th 280 47.9%
2016 38.35 142nd 246 42.3%
2017 36.25 151st 250 39.6%
2018 23.03 184th 249 26.1%
2019 36.77 153rd 259 40.9%
2021 39.27 152nd 275 44.7%
2022 31.96 152nd 250 39.2%
2023 26.29 162nd 249 34.9%
2024 28.37 157th 250 37.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.20 7th 8 12.5%
2022 12.87 3rd 3 0.0%
2023 17.94 3rd 3 0.0%
2024 11.08 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.16 155th 244 36.5%
2022 23.77 22nd 36 38.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.22 81st 104 22.1%
2021 38.31 127th 218 41.7%
2022 28.06 83rd 106 21.7%
2023 20.94 88th 109 19.3%
2024 18.85 97th 114 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.01 134th 160 16.3%
2019 33.15 117th 169 30.8%
2021 41.63 128th 235 45.5%
2022 27.12 121st 166 27.1%
2023 21.70 122nd 160 23.8%
2024 17.80 131st 161 18.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.66 94th 104 9.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 139th 164 15.2%
2019 23.46 127th 167 24.0%
2021 28.68 152nd 224 32.1%
2022 23.34 124th 169 26.6%
2023 15.48 129th 158 18.4%
2024 21.32 120th 157 23.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.70 30th 38 21.1%
2021 42.57 39th 80 51.3%
2022 46.65 17th 40 57.5%
2023 31.51 24th 32 25.0%
2024 40.03 22nd 33 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.09 62nd 75 17.3%
2021 38.97 89th 146 39.0%
2022 33.63 60th 97 38.1%
2023 26.77 73rd 99 26.3%
2024 27.48 77th 104 26.0%
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Rank History for White students at Beman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.97 150th 168 10.7%
2019 40.61 101st 166 39.2%
2021 30.43 129th 175 26.3%
2022 20.27 124th 151 17.9%
2023 13.79 141st 158 10.8%
2024 12.16 140th 154 9.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Beman Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 149 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 376 137 15 28 5 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 419 134 11 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 594
1991 427 133 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1992 438 149 22 46 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 484 163 20 47 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 434 146 25 60 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 435 171 15 55 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 435 171 15 55 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 467 180 22 56 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1998 497 198 19 50 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1999 492 197 16 47 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 480 189 19 42 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2001 477 217 25 51 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2002 499 250 0 64 23 n/a n/a 0 836
2003 499 250 0 64 23 n/a n/a 0 836
2004 496 214 25 79 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2005 421 206 29 68 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 366 182 27 62 3 n/a n/a 0 640
2007 423 182 37 82 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 400 174 38 85 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2009 431 178 32 86 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2010 421 191 30 99 3 n/a n/a 0 744
2011 377 188 34 118 3 0 13 0 733
2012 388 161 26 113 4 0 13 0 705
2013 382 154 24 95 4 0 19 0 678
2014 369 152 22 100 2 1 20 0 666
2015 355 139 21 98 2 0 30 0 645
2016 380 124 28 107 1 0 30 0 670
2017 387 118 27 127 2 0 34 0 695
2018 315 128 18 110 2 0 46 0 619
2019 285 134 18 127 0 1 45 0 610
2020 274 149 19 126 1 2 47 0 618
2021 282 128 28 125 4 2 56 0 625
2022 452 189 47 166 5 6 110 0 975
2023 417 198 45 183 1 5 119 0 968
2024 395 207 52 207 3 3 118 0 985

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 Beman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 54.0 11.2 n/a
1989 561 51.6 10.8 n/a
1990 594 51.8 11.4 n/a
1991 613 49.8 12.3 n/a
1992 655 45.7 14.3 18.6
1993 714 48.2 14.8 2
1994 665 50.2 13.2 32.6
1995 677 51.0 13.3 34.4
1996 677 51.0 13.3 34.4
1997 725 52.8 13.7 26.2
1998 764 57.5 13.3 27.6
1999 752 58.4 12.9 33.8
2000 730 59.2 12.3 35.9
2001 770 60.1 12.8 n/a
2002 836 63.3 13.2 31.8
2003 836 63.3 13.2 31.8
2004 814 58.8 13.8 34.8
2005 725 46.6 15.6 n/a
2006 640 47.0 13.6 37
2007 728 45.8 15.9 33
2008 700 52.1 13.4 31
2009 729 57.5 13.5 35.4
2010 744 53.4 13.9 38.7
2011 733 54.5 13.4 43.8
2012 705 52.9 13.3 45.7
2013 678 53.7 12.6 45.9
2014 666 55.2 12.0 47
2015 645 57.0 11.3 46.8
2016 670 56.0 11.9 45.1
2017 695 55.2 12.5 44.9
2018 619 57.7 10.7 47.2
2019 610 58.9 10.3 43.9
2020 618 56.3 10.9 46.9
2021 625 58.0 10.7 46.4
2022 975 73.5 13.2 38.9
2023 968 89.9 10.7 48.8
2024 985 81.7 12.0 47.1

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 Beman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 54.0 11.2 n/a
1989 561 51.6 10.8 n/a
1990 594 51.8 11.4 n/a
1991 613 49.8 12.3 n/a
1992 655 45.7 14.3 18.6
1993 714 48.2 14.8 2
1994 665 50.2 13.2 32.6
1995 677 51.0 13.3 34.4
1996 677 51.0 13.3 34.4
1997 725 52.8 13.7 26.2
1998 764 57.5 13.3 27.6
1999 752 58.4 12.9 33.8
2000 730 59.2 12.3 35.9
2001 770 60.1 12.8 n/a
2002 836 63.3 13.2 31.8
2003 836 63.3 13.2 31.8
2004 814 58.8 13.8 34.8
2005 725 46.6 15.6 n/a
2006 640 47.0 13.6 37
2007 728 45.8 15.9 33
2008 700 52.1 13.4 31
2009 729 57.5 13.5 35.4
2010 744 53.4 13.9 38.7
2011 733 54.5 13.4 43.8
2012 705 52.9 13.3 45.7
2013 678 53.7 12.6 45.9
2014 666 55.2 12.0 47
2015 645 57.0 11.3 46.8
2016 670 56.0 11.9 45.1
2017 695 55.2 12.5 44.9
2018 619 57.7 10.7 47.2
2019 610 58.9 10.3 43.9
2020 618 56.3 10.9 46.9
2021 625 58.0 10.7 46.4
2022 975 73.5 13.2 38.9
2023 968 89.9 10.7 48.8
2024 985 81.7 12.0 47.1

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 Beman Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,721
2019 $20,492
2020 $21,112
2021 $21,840
2022 $20,533
2023 $21,940

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beman 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 153rd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 249 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beman Middle School)54.941.1
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)54.440.9
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beman Middle School)42.222.3
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)41.822.3
 19.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beman Middle School)42.231.9
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)41.331.7
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beman Middle School)25.115.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)24.715.5
 9.2%
   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 Students610968
 58.7%
African American134198
 47.8%
American Indian01
Asian1845
 150%
Hispanic127183
 44.1%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White285417
 46.3%
Two or More Races45119
 164.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%48.8%
 4.8%


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Beman Middle School ranks 157th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Beman Middle School are 40% White, 21% African American, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 985 students attended Beman Middle School.

Students who attend Beman Middle School usually go on to attend Middletown High School


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