Middle Gate Elementary School

Summary:

Middle Gate Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 390 students in grades K-4 in Newtown, Connecticut, which is part of the Newtown School District. While the school has generally strong academic performance, it lags behind some of the other nearby schools, such as Head O'Meadow Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Middle Gate across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Middle Gate Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 2nd out of 564 Connecticut elementary schools to as low as 155th out of 497 in the most recent school year. This variability in ranking suggests that the school's performance may be more volatile compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, while the school has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 15%) compared to some of the other nearby schools, such as Hawley Elementary School (9% Hispanic) and Head O'Meadow Elementary School (10% Hispanic).

The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Middle Gate Elementary School (around 14-15%) compared to some of the other nearby schools, such as Sandy Hook Elementary School (17%) and schools in the Bethel School District (25-34%), may indicate that the school serves a more affluent community. This could have implications for the resources and support available to the school, as well as the educational experiences and opportunities provided to the students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 7 Cold Spring Rd.
       Newtown, CT  06470


(203) 426-7662

District: Newtown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,185 Help


Students who attend Middle Gate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Newtown Middle School
    Reed Intermediate School
High:    Newtown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
13.9%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Middle Gate Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Newtown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (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 Middle Gate Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newtown School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (13.9%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle Gate Elementary School is 12.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Newtown School District! (See more...)
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Compare Middle Gate Elementary School employs 33.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle Gate Elementary School is $19,185, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Newtown School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle Gate Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Gate Elementary School 155th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Middle Gate Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Newtown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newtown School District 33rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle Gate Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Middle Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.68 84th 570 85.3%
2007 80.82 75th 568 86.8%
2008 78.42 112th 565 80.2%
2009 79.65 91st 566 83.9%
2010 77.21 139th 579 76.0%
2011 82.83 35th 565 93.8%
2012 85.56 2nd 564 99.6%
2015 79.47 124th 551 77.5%
2016 73.21 151st 518 70.8%
2017 63.16 197th 519 62.0%
2018 69.90 184th 532 65.4%
2019 80.39 121st 522 76.8%
2021 75.11 155th 538 71.2%
2022 72.90 143rd 490 70.8%
2023 83.97 85th 491 82.7%
2024 72.67 155th 497 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Middle Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.78 57th 259 78.0%
2019 69.56 88th 242 63.6%
2021 61.09 191st 455 58.0%
2022 71.47 88th 234 62.4%
2023 86.99 17th 230 92.6%
2024 55.72 127th 237 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Middle Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 132nd 262 49.6%
2019 79.22 53rd 247 78.5%
2021 81.91 79th 445 82.2%
2022 68.63 97th 232 58.2%
2023 71.87 84th 231 63.6%
2024 70.82 88th 233 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Middle Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.00 145th 296 51.0%
2019 56.65 144th 295 51.2%
2021 54.05 163rd 327 50.2%
2022 48.89 152nd 252 39.7%
2023 69.83 82nd 262 68.7%
2024 50.71 151st 250 39.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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 Middle Gate Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 394 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 406 4 6 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 420
1991 431 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 412 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 462 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 491 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 525 5 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 525 5 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 523 5 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 523 6 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 526 3 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 543 3 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 544 1 8 22 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 544 5 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 544 5 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 463 7 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 464 9 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 553 9 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 474 9 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2008 491 10 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 481 7 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 455 6 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2011 429 4 17 13 1 0 16 0 480
2012 413 3 20 24 0 0 16 0 476
2013 390 5 17 23 0 0 16 0 451
2014 365 5 14 18 0 0 16 0 418
2015 339 8 10 18 0 0 16 0 391
2016 309 11 11 20 0 0 17 0 368
2017 308 9 9 23 1 0 15 0 365
2018 296 6 11 35 1 0 13 0 362
2019 296 5 8 41 1 0 10 0 361
2020 296 6 4 44 1 0 5 0 356
2021 302 4 6 55 1 0 3 0 371
2022 315 10 7 52 0 1 4 0 389
2023 311 9 5 60 0 2 3 0 390
2024 335 11 6 58 0 2 3 1 416

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 Middle Gate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 21.0 19.2 n/a
1989 404 21.1 19.1 n/a
1990 420 19.6 21.4 n/a
1991 443 21.6 20.5 n/a
1992 424 24.0 17.6 3.8
1993 478 25.1 19.0 0.2
1994 506 24.3 20.8 4
1995 553 28.7 19.3 4.5
1996 553 28.7 19.3 4.5
1997 551 31.2 17.7 2.9
1998 550 33.0 16.7 2
1999 552 33.3 16.6 4
2000 570 35.7 16.0 2.8
2001 576 34.9 16.5 n/a
2002 589 38.1 15.5 4.4
2003 589 38.1 15.5 4.4
2004 503 33.7 14.9 3.2
2005 504 35.6 14.2 n/a
2006 603 33.5 18.0 1
2007 516 34.5 15.0 2.7
2008 531 32.9 16.1 3.4
2009 516 37.3 16.1 3.7
2010 495 31.0 15.9 5.3
2011 480 32.5 14.7 5.4
2012 476 31.0 15.3 6.9
2013 451 31.6 14.2 5.8
2014 418 33.7 12.3 7.4
2015 391 29.0 13.4 7.9
2016 368 31.0 11.8 8.4
2017 365 29.0 12.5 9
2018 362 30.2 11.9 9.7
2019 361 30.1 11.9 15
2020 356 31.2 11.4 16.9
2021 371 28.7 12.8 14.8
2022 389 31.5 12.3 15.4
2023 390 34.0 11.4 14.4
2024 416 33.9 12.2 12.7

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 Middle Gate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 21.0 19.2 n/a
1989 404 21.1 19.1 n/a
1990 420 19.6 21.4 n/a
1991 443 21.6 20.5 n/a
1992 424 24.0 17.6 3.8
1993 478 25.1 19.0 0.2
1994 506 24.3 20.8 4
1995 553 28.7 19.3 4.5
1996 553 28.7 19.3 4.5
1997 551 31.2 17.7 2.9
1998 550 33.0 16.7 2
1999 552 33.3 16.6 4
2000 570 35.7 16.0 2.8
2001 576 34.9 16.5 n/a
2002 589 38.1 15.5 4.4
2003 589 38.1 15.5 4.4
2004 503 33.7 14.9 3.2
2005 504 35.6 14.2 n/a
2006 603 33.5 18.0 1
2007 516 34.5 15.0 2.7
2008 531 32.9 16.1 3.4
2009 516 37.3 16.1 3.7
2010 495 31.0 15.9 5.3
2011 480 32.5 14.7 5.4
2012 476 31.0 15.3 6.9
2013 451 31.6 14.2 5.8
2014 418 33.7 12.3 7.4
2015 391 29.0 13.4 7.9
2016 368 31.0 11.8 8.4
2017 365 29.0 12.5 9
2018 362 30.2 11.9 9.7
2019 361 30.1 11.9 15
2020 356 31.2 11.4 16.9
2021 371 28.7 12.8 14.8
2022 389 31.5 12.3 15.4
2023 390 34.0 11.4 14.4
2024 416 33.9 12.2 12.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle Gate Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,500
2019 $18,428
2020 $18,993
2021 $18,750
2022 $18,922
2023 $19,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Gate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 121st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 85th of 491 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middle Gate Elementary School)72.565
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newtown School District)70.562.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middle Gate Elementary School)79.778.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newtown School District)7378.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Gate Elementary School)75.374
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newtown School District)75.875.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middle Gate Elementary School)70.451.3
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newtown School District)76.268.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361390
 8%
African American59
 80%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic4160
 46.3%
Pacific Islander02
White296311
 5.1%
Two or More Races103
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%14.4%
 0.6%


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Middle Gate Elementary School ranks 155th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Middle Gate Elementary School.

Students who attend Middle Gate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newtown Middle School
Middle : Reed Intermediate School
High : Newtown High School

Students at Middle Gate Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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