Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Summary:

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is a public middle school in Southington, Connecticut, serving 694 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Southington School District, which is ranked 54 out of 158 districts in the state.

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 71.4% of 6th graders, 70.4% of 7th graders, and 66.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school also performs well in Mathematics and Science, ranking in the top 25% of Connecticut middle schools. Its strong academic performance extends to various student subgroups, including female, male, White, Special Education, and low-income students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as John F. Kennedy Middle School in the Southington School District and Tyrrell Middle School in the Wolcott School District, Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic excellence, diverse student population, and adequate resource allocation make it a standout in the Southington area and the state of Connecticut.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 385 Pleasant St.
       Southington, CT  06489


(860) 628-3260

District: Southington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,446 Help


Students who attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Southington High School

Feeder schools for Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School:

Elementary:    Flanders Elementary School
    R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
    William H. Hatton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Compare Details Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks better than 86% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.59. (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 Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School employs 62.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is $17,446.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School 35th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Southington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southington School District 54th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.25 88th 248 64.5%
2007 68.02 101st 250 59.6%
2008 74.58 70th 252 72.2%
2009 72.83 84th 255 67.1%
2010 75.37 74th 268 72.4%
2011 74.93 73rd 269 72.9%
2012 75.15 72nd 272 73.5%
2013 77.08 60th 278 78.4%
2015 81.00 58th 280 79.3%
2016 67.82 81st 246 67.1%
2017 72.42 74th 250 70.4%
2018 70.83 83rd 249 66.7%
2019 75.09 71st 259 72.6%
2021 76.60 70th 275 74.5%
2022 78.08 55th 250 78.0%
2023 78.41 53rd 249 78.7%
2024 83.59 35th 250 86.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.76 10th 23 56.5%
2021 71.03 55th 244 77.5%
2024 71.14 6th 22 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.39 29th 104 72.1%
2021 73.36 46th 218 78.9%
2022 72.35 25th 106 76.4%
2023 72.12 22nd 109 79.8%
2024 76.80 24th 114 78.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 74th 160 53.8%
2019 68.48 61st 169 63.9%
2021 77.35 52nd 235 77.9%
2022 77.97 37th 166 77.7%
2023 75.36 40th 160 75.0%
2024 75.48 37th 161 77.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.95 31st 104 70.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 69th 164 57.9%
2019 68.15 66th 167 60.5%
2021 69.50 73rd 224 67.4%
2022 69.03 55th 169 67.5%
2023 70.05 46th 158 70.9%
2024 81.07 24th 157 84.7%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.91 83rd 168 50.6%
2019 59.46 71st 166 57.2%
2021 58.10 74th 175 57.7%
2022 67.19 46th 151 69.5%
2023 64.51 53rd 158 66.5%
2024 75.68 27th 154 82.5%
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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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 645 12 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 670
1989 613 11 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1990 615 12 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 636 14 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 648 14 8 15 7 n/a n/a 0 692
1993 659 14 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1994 639 9 14 18 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1995 681 10 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 681 10 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 699 10 19 21 3 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 677 14 11 22 3 n/a n/a 0 727
1999 736 13 9 26 3 n/a n/a 0 787
2000 746 16 5 25 3 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 768 8 11 28 3 n/a n/a 0 818
2002 773 15 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 837
2003 773 15 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 837
2004 737 18 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 738 20 21 38 1 n/a n/a 0 818
2006 730 21 27 38 1 n/a n/a 0 817
2007 695 25 26 27 2 n/a n/a 0 775
2008 657 24 22 30 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2009 660 23 21 42 6 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 686 19 24 52 2 n/a n/a 0 783
2011 615 9 21 66 1 0 22 0 734
2012 655 10 29 61 0 0 17 0 772
2013 641 6 25 49 0 0 14 0 735
2014 668 10 32 48 0 0 18 0 776
2015 630 8 27 45 0 0 17 0 727
2016 632 10 27 51 0 1 22 0 743
2017 667 15 29 62 1 1 22 0 797
2018 633 15 29 57 2 2 27 0 765
2019 609 21 24 63 2 1 21 0 741
2020 562 17 26 67 1 1 31 0 705
2021 591 16 24 55 0 1 28 0 715
2022 556 13 33 66 1 1 36 0 706
2023 526 19 27 84 1 1 36 0 694
2024 494 20 32 81 1 0 46 0 674

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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 50.0 13.4 n/a
1989 635 51.1 12.4 n/a
1990 638 51.6 12.3 n/a
1991 665 52.4 12.6 n/a
1992 692 58.3 11.8 3.5
1993 695 55.0 12.6 0.4
1994 682 57.8 11.8 7.9
1995 733 55.5 13.2 5.6
1996 733 55.5 13.2 5.6
1997 752 56.4 13.3 2.1
1998 727 57.7 12.6 2.8
1999 787 61.3 12.8 10.2
2000 795 64.0 12.4 9.3
2001 818 66.6 12.3 n/a
2002 837 63.6 13.2 9.8
2003 837 63.6 13.2 9.8
2004 793 67.0 11.8 9.5
2005 818 59.0 13.9 n/a
2006 817 54.1 15.1 11
2007 775 55.5 14.0 9.2
2008 735 66.0 11.1 10.1
2009 752 69.4 11.4 11.7
2010 783 65.8 11.9 10
2011 734 64.0 11.4 13.5
2012 772 66.0 11.6 14
2013 735 64.5 11.3 14.8
2014 776 63.5 12.2 14
2015 727 64.0 11.3 14.7
2016 743 67.0 11.0 14.4
2017 797 63.5 12.5 17.4
2018 765 66.5 11.4 15.3
2019 741 63.0 11.7 23.9
2020 705 61.5 11.4 25.5
2021 715 67.5 10.5 26
2022 706 60.5 11.6 24.5
2023 694 58.5 11.8 23.8
2024 674 62.7 10.7 27.3

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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 50.0 13.4 n/a
1989 635 51.1 12.4 n/a
1990 638 51.6 12.3 n/a
1991 665 52.4 12.6 n/a
1992 692 58.3 11.8 3.5
1993 695 55.0 12.6 0.4
1994 682 57.8 11.8 7.9
1995 733 55.5 13.2 5.6
1996 733 55.5 13.2 5.6
1997 752 56.4 13.3 2.1
1998 727 57.7 12.6 2.8
1999 787 61.3 12.8 10.2
2000 795 64.0 12.4 9.3
2001 818 66.6 12.3 n/a
2002 837 63.6 13.2 9.8
2003 837 63.6 13.2 9.8
2004 793 67.0 11.8 9.5
2005 818 59.0 13.9 n/a
2006 817 54.1 15.1 11
2007 775 55.5 14.0 9.2
2008 735 66.0 11.1 10.1
2009 752 69.4 11.4 11.7
2010 783 65.8 11.9 10
2011 734 64.0 11.4 13.5
2012 772 66.0 11.6 14
2013 735 64.5 11.3 14.8
2014 776 63.5 12.2 14
2015 727 64.0 11.3 14.7
2016 743 67.0 11.0 14.4
2017 797 63.5 12.5 17.4
2018 765 66.5 11.4 15.3
2019 741 63.0 11.7 23.9
2020 705 61.5 11.4 25.5
2021 715 67.5 10.5 26
2022 706 60.5 11.6 24.5
2023 694 58.5 11.8 23.8
2024 674 62.7 10.7 27.3

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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,075
2019 $15,731
2020 $16,141
2021 $16,782
2022 $16,799
2023 $17,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 249 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)72.769.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)69.664.4
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)5561
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)58.156.2
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)68.966.5
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)64.564.4
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)62.657.2
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)56.961.1
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)66.455.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)68.455.6
 12.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School)57.253.7
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)56.852.2
 4.6%
   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 Students741694
 6.3%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2427
 12.5%
Hispanic6384
 33.3%
Pacific Islander11
White609526
 13.6%
Two or More Races2136
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%23.8%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School usually go on to attend Southington High School

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks 35th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 674 students attended Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School.

Students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.


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