Summary:
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Killingworth, Connecticut, with a student population of 399 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Regional School District 17, which is ranked 36 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 67.5% of 6th graders, 70.2% of 7th graders, and 60.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.22% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Beman Middle School in Middletown, which has a student body that is only 43.08% white. Additionally, Haddam-Killingworth Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 12.03% in 2022-2023, compared to schools like Jared Eliot School in Clinton (36.84%).
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School spends approximately $17,295 per student, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Beman Middle School ($20,492) and Jared Eliot School ($19,572). The school's consistent high performance, with a statewide ranking between 45 and 54 out of 250-280 schools over the past decade, suggests that its academic excellence is sustained. However, the school's demographics, with a predominantly white and economically advantaged student population, may play a role in its success.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Regional School District 17
SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,126
Students who attend Haddam-Killingworth Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Haddam-Killingworth Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.0
Number of students: 395
Racial breakdown:
White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Asian:
1.8%
African American:
1.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.9%
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