Stonington Middle School

Summary:

Stonington Middle School is a public middle school located in Mystic, Connecticut, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the Stonington School District, which is ranked 31 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stonington Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Connecticut, ranking 59th out of 250 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels, and it also outperforms the state in NGSS/Science. Stonington Middle School excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 9th out of 244 Connecticut middle schools for special education students, 10th out of 104 for disabled students, and 15th out of 114 for low socioeconomic status students.

While Stonington Middle School's academic performance is impressive, the school's racial composition is less diverse compared to the nearby schools, such as Groton Middle School and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Stonington Middle School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 204 Mistuxet Ave.
       Mystic, CT  06355


(860) 536-9613

District: Stonington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,621 Help


Students who attend Stonington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Stonington High School

Feeder schools for Stonington Middle School:

Elementary:    Deans Mill School
    West Vine Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Two or more races:
8.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Compare Details Stonington Middle School ranks better than 76.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.97. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stonington Middle School is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stonington Middle School is $24,621.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stonington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stonington Middle School 59th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Stonington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Stonington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stonington School District 31st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stonington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.19 51st 248 79.4%
2007 71.82 81st 250 67.6%
2008 73.11 83rd 252 67.1%
2009 75.11 71st 255 72.2%
2010 72.94 87th 268 67.5%
2011 68.20 120th 269 55.4%
2012 69.10 115th 272 57.7%
2013 69.09 111th 278 60.1%
2015 82.55 51st 280 81.8%
2016 78.07 53rd 246 78.5%
2017 80.69 49th 250 80.4%
2018 77.36 63rd 249 74.7%
2019 83.53 41st 259 84.2%
2021 86.40 32nd 275 88.4%
2022 81.04 46th 250 81.6%
2023 78.41 54th 249 78.3%
2024 77.97 59th 250 76.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.43 9th 244 96.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.16 12th 218 94.5%
2023 74.17 18th 109 83.5%
2024 81.77 15th 114 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 29th 160 81.9%
2019 80.64 24th 169 85.8%
2021 81.33 39th 235 83.4%
2022 76.87 41st 166 75.3%
2023 70.98 48th 160 70.0%
2024 74.61 41st 161 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.04 10th 104 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.59 76th 164 53.7%
2019 74.45 53rd 167 68.3%
2021 86.08 28th 224 87.5%
2022 76.82 40th 169 76.3%
2023 80.54 26th 158 83.5%
2024 69.43 51st 157 67.5%
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Rank History for White students at Stonington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.30 63rd 168 62.5%
2019 72.68 45th 166 72.9%
2021 77.12 32nd 175 81.7%
2022 66.69 47th 151 68.9%
2023 66.16 50th 158 68.4%
2024 60.35 64th 154 58.4%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stonington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1989 212 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1990 360 4 4 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 372
1991 393 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 343 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 334 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1994 363 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 360 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 360 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1997 355 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 364 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 389 1 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 417 1 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 440 6 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 445 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 445 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 420 4 10 15 10 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 417 2 12 17 7 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 413 4 9 16 7 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 426 4 14 14 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 395 5 18 12 5 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 380 8 20 9 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 370 11 20 8 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 395 10 0 11 3 0 22 0 441
2012 405 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 421
2013 395 5 7 4 0 0 5 0 416
2014 392 4 14 10 0 0 6 0 426
2015 368 3 15 8 0 0 2 0 396
2016 368 6 13 10 1 0 8 0 406
2017 329 6 12 15 1 0 6 0 369
2018 315 9 6 17 1 0 9 0 357
2019 312 5 4 21 0 0 9 0 351
2020 417 7 2 29 1 0 12 0 468
2021 384 4 6 26 2 1 25 0 448
2022 332 0 7 26 4 1 27 0 397
2023 304 2 10 28 2 1 32 0 379
2024 313 7 10 31 1 0 32 0 394

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 Stonington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 202 14.0 14.4 n/a
1989 217 14.0 15.5 n/a
1990 372 33.0 11.2 n/a
1991 408 31.6 12.9 n/a
1992 351 25.5 13.7 3.7
1993 342 24.5 14.0 0.3
1994 373 23.8 15.7 7
1995 372 26.2 14.2 4.6
1996 372 26.2 14.2 4.6
1997 368 30.5 12.1 4.9
1998 370 30.0 12.3 7
1999 402 30.7 13.1 9.2
2000 429 34.7 12.4 8.9
2001 457 35.8 12.8 n/a
2002 457 37.0 12.4 11.6
2003 457 37.0 12.4 11.6
2004 459 36.0 12.8 9.8
2005 455 31.5 14.4 n/a
2006 449 30.5 14.7 8.9
2007 463 29.4 15.7 5.4
2008 435 34.0 12.8 6.4
2009 419 36.0 12.4 6.9
2010 412 31.4 13.1 7
2011 441 34.9 12.6 6.1
2012 421 33.8 12.4 6.4
2013 416 31.5 13.2 14.4
2014 426 33.2 12.8 12
2015 396 30.0 13.2 9.3
2016 406 33.0 12.3 9.1
2017 369 32.3 11.4 8.7
2018 357 28.9 12.3 9.5
2019 351 28.6 12.2 17.1
2020 468 45.6 10.2 28.8
2021 448 40.6 11.0 29.7
2022 397 45.6 8.7 21.2
2023 379 54.6 6.9 26.1
2024 394 46.6 8.4 25.1

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 Stonington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 202 14.0 14.4 n/a
1989 217 14.0 15.5 n/a
1990 372 33.0 11.2 n/a
1991 408 31.6 12.9 n/a
1992 351 25.5 13.7 3.7
1993 342 24.5 14.0 0.3
1994 373 23.8 15.7 7
1995 372 26.2 14.2 4.6
1996 372 26.2 14.2 4.6
1997 368 30.5 12.1 4.9
1998 370 30.0 12.3 7
1999 402 30.7 13.1 9.2
2000 429 34.7 12.4 8.9
2001 457 35.8 12.8 n/a
2002 457 37.0 12.4 11.6
2003 457 37.0 12.4 11.6
2004 459 36.0 12.8 9.8
2005 455 31.5 14.4 n/a
2006 449 30.5 14.7 8.9
2007 463 29.4 15.7 5.4
2008 435 34.0 12.8 6.4
2009 419 36.0 12.4 6.9
2010 412 31.4 13.1 7
2011 441 34.9 12.6 6.1
2012 421 33.8 12.4 6.4
2013 416 31.5 13.2 14.4
2014 426 33.2 12.8 12
2015 396 30.0 13.2 9.3
2016 406 33.0 12.3 9.1
2017 369 32.3 11.4 8.7
2018 357 28.9 12.3 9.5
2019 351 28.6 12.2 17.1
2020 468 45.6 10.2 28.8
2021 448 40.6 11.0 29.7
2022 397 45.6 8.7 21.2
2023 379 54.6 6.9 26.1
2024 394 46.6 8.4 25.1

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 Stonington Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,835
2019 $19,556
2020 $20,540
2021 $19,637
2022 $23,466
2023 $24,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stonington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 54th of 249 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington Middle School)76.565.5
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington School District)78.765.5
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stonington Middle School)61.257.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stonington School District)61.257.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington Middle School)75.370.2
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington School District)74.369
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stonington Middle School)70.465
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stonington School District)61.864
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington Middle School)71.661.6
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stonington School District)72.860.6
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stonington Middle School)67.455.2
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stonington School District)62.754.3
 8.4%
   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 Students351379
 8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian02
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White312304
 2.6%
Two or More Races932
 255.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%26.1%
 9%


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Stonington Middle School ranks 59th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Stonington Middle School usually go on to attend Stonington High School

Students at Stonington Middle School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Stonington Middle School.


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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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