Is Middlefield Memorial School a good school?

Middlefield Memorial School ranks 227 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middlefield Memorial School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Middlefield Memorial School.

What is the racial makeup of Middlefield Memorial School?

Students at Middlefield Memorial School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Middlefield Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Middlefield Memorial School usually go on to attend: Middle : Frank Ward Strong School High : Coginchaug Regional High School

Middlefield Memorial School

Summary:

Middlefield Memorial School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Middlefield, Connecticut, part of the Regional School District 13. With a student population of 231, the school has a predominantly White (88.31%) student body and consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Middlefield Memorial School's academic performance is a standout, with 61.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 53.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 51.4% and 49.7%, respectively. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of White students than nearby schools like MacDonough School and Farm Hill School in the Middletown School District, is a notable factor. Additionally, Middlefield Memorial School serves a more affluent population, with a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state and regional averages.

These insights highlight the unique context and characteristics of Middlefield Memorial School, which may contribute to its strong academic performance but also raise questions about the school's diversity and representation of the broader community. As parents consider educational options for their children, understanding the nuances of each school's performance and demographics can help them make informed decisions that align with their family's values and priorities.

Detail:

Public 3-5

124 Hubbard St.
Middlefield, CT 06455

(860) 349-7235

District: Regional School District 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,971

Students who attend Middlefield Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank Ward Strong School
High:	Coginchaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middlefield Memorial School ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.93. (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 Middlefield Memorial School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School District 13. Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middlefield Memorial School is 12.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School District 13! (See more...)

Compare Middlefield Memorial School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlefield Memorial School is $25,971, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School District 13!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlefield Memorial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlefield Memorial School 227^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Middlefield Memorial School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 13 77^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	77.45	128^th	570	77.5%
2007	72.60	192^nd	568	66.2%
2008	72.16	195^th	565	65.5%
2009	74.51	170^th	566	70.0%
2010	72.49	191^st	579	67.0%
2011	74.62	168^th	565	70.3%
2012	76.26	138^th	564	75.5%
2013	76.67	144^th	557	74.1%
2015	68.42	205^th	551	62.8%
2016	74.22	146^th	518	71.8%
2017	74.59	151^st	519	70.9%
2018	75.97	147^th	532	72.4%
2019	75.94	156^th	522	70.1%
2021	60.05	231^st	538	57.1%
2022	62.01	196^th	490	60.0%
2023	55.85	227^th	491	53.8%
2024	54.93	227^th	497	54.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.63	173^rd	371	53.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	71.91	87^th	259	66.4%
2019	73.07	79^th	242	67.4%
2021	56.01	206^th	455	54.7%
2022	60.81	117^th	234	50.0%
2023	49.04	137^th	230	40.4%
2024	52.61	134^th	237	43.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	66.74	114^th	262	56.5%
2019	66.36	104^th	247	57.9%
2021	55.79	194^th	445	56.4%
2023	44.69	141^st	231	39.0%
2024	37.29	160^th	233	31.3%

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Rank History for White students at Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	55.78	147^th	296	50.3%
2019	53.81	157^th	295	46.8%
2021	30.17	249^th	327	23.9%
2022	41.81	176^th	252	30.2%
2023	22.98	227^th	262	13.4%
2024	20.38	214^th	250	14.4%

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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 Middlefield Memorial School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	208	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	216
1989	206	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
1990	239	6	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	247
1991	240	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	249
1992	249	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	255
1993	250	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	255
1994	265	7	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	277
1995	296	2	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	310
1996	296	2	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	310
1997	320	2	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	332
1998	333	1	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	343
1999	321	1	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	330
2000	298	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	309
2001	325	5	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	336
2002	349	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	357
2003	349	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	357
2004	344	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	353
2005	342	0	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	353
2006	337	0	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	351
2007	347	2	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	360
2008	335	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	349
2009	339	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	353
2010	329	5	8	17	1	n/a	n/a	360
2011	307	4	7	14	2	0	0	334
2012	309	0	5	6	0	0	5	325
2013	317	0	7	10	0	0	9	343
2014	294	2	7	16	0	0	11	330
2015	262	1	6	16	0	0	8	293
2016	240	0	4	13	1	0	8	266
2017	307	0	7	20	1	0	14	349
2018	289	2	5	18	1	0	15	330
2019	265	3	3	30	0	0	11	312
2020	222	3	4	22	0	0	8	259
2021	194	0	3	12	0	0	7	216
2022	207	1	1	14	0	0	7	230
2023	204	0	1	20	0	0	6	231
2024	220	1	2	15	0	0	7	245

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 Middlefield Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	216	21.0	10.2	n/a
1989	211	20.0	10.5	n/a
1990	247	21.0	11.7	n/a
1991	249	22.0	11.3	n/a
1992	255	21.2	12.0	4.3
1993	255	20.8	12.3	0.4
1994	277	21.4	12.9	4.7
1995	310	24.0	12.9	4.2
1996	310	24.0	12.9	4.2
1997	332	23.6	14.1	3.6
1998	343	25.3	13.6	2.6
1999	330	25.2	13.1	3
2000	309	25.5	12.1	3.2
2001	336	26.9	12.5	n/a
2002	357	28.2	12.7	6.7
2003	357	28.2	12.7	6.7
2004	353	28.1	12.6	4
2005	353	24.6	14.3	n/a
2006	351	26.3	13.3	4.8
2007	360	25.0	14.4	5.3
2008	349	27.6	12.6	6
2009	353	30.2	12.7	6.8
2010	360	27.6	13.0	6.1
2011	334	27.5	12.1	6
2012	325	27.6	11.7	6.2
2013	343	26.0	13.1	6.1
2014	330	26.0	12.6	8.5
2015	293	26.0	11.2	6.8
2016	266	25.0	10.6	7.5
2017	349	31.5	11.0	10.9
2018	330	28.6	11.5	11.5
2019	312	25.9	12.0	18.3
2020	259	25.1	10.3	16.2
2021	216	18.6	11.6	21.8
2022	230	21.1	10.9	19.1
2023	231	22.4	10.2	16.9
2024	245	20.0	12.2	17.6

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 Middlefield Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	216	21.0	10.2	n/a
1989	211	20.0	10.5	n/a
1990	247	21.0	11.7	n/a
1991	249	22.0	11.3	n/a
1992	255	21.2	12.0	4.3
1993	255	20.8	12.3	0.4
1994	277	21.4	12.9	4.7
1995	310	24.0	12.9	4.2
1996	310	24.0	12.9	4.2
1997	332	23.6	14.1	3.6
1998	343	25.3	13.6	2.6
1999	330	25.2	13.1	3
2000	309	25.5	12.1	3.2
2001	336	26.9	12.5	n/a
2002	357	28.2	12.7	6.7
2003	357	28.2	12.7	6.7
2004	353	28.1	12.6	4
2005	353	24.6	14.3	n/a
2006	351	26.3	13.3	4.8
2007	360	25.0	14.4	5.3
2008	349	27.6	12.6	6
2009	353	30.2	12.7	6.8
2010	360	27.6	13.0	6.1
2011	334	27.5	12.1	6
2012	325	27.6	11.7	6.2
2013	343	26.0	13.1	6.1
2014	330	26.0	12.6	8.5
2015	293	26.0	11.2	6.8
2016	266	25.0	10.6	7.5
2017	349	31.5	11.0	10.9
2018	330	28.6	11.5	11.5
2019	312	25.9	12.0	18.3
2020	259	25.1	10.3	16.2
2021	216	18.6	11.6	21.8
2022	230	21.1	10.9	19.1
2023	231	22.4	10.2	16.9
2024	245	20.0	12.2	17.6

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 Middlefield Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,711
2019	$19,920
2020	$22,611
2021	$25,611
2022	$25,037
2023	$25,971

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlefield Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 491 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middlefield Memorial School)	67.7	56.5	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 13)	72.6	60.4	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middlefield Memorial School)	64.5	52.9	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 13)	67	50	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middlefield Memorial School)	76	63.4	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 13)	75.2	63.4	11.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middlefield Memorial School)	59.6	36.4	23.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 13)	59	36.4	22.6%
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	312	231	26%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	30	20	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	265	204	23%
Two or More Races	11	6	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	16.9%	1.4%

Schools Near Middlefield Memorial 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
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
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
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
John Lyman School	Public	PK, KG-4	106 Way Rd.	Middlefield	06455	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7240	174	17	10.0	13.2%	149 (85.6%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$26,461
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
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
Moody School	Public	K-5	300 Country Club Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 347-2561	214	20	10.9	27.6%	107 (50.0%)	32 (15.0%)	30 (14.0%)	20 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.7%)	76.8	131^st of 497 public elementary schools	73.6%		79.8	114^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.8%	17		67.6	66.7	77.8	67.6	69.7	55.6	$26,026
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
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
Frederick Brewster School	Public	PK, KG-2	126 Tuttle Rd.	Durham	06422	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7227	230	22	10.3	19.1%	209 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)								(n/a)								$27,851

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