Clark Lane Middle School

Summary:

Clark Lane Middle School is a public middle school located in Waterford, Connecticut, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 549 students. The school is part of the Waterford School District, which is ranked 64 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clark Lane Middle School consistently performs above the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics assessments across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of 52.6%, 52.9%, and 52.1% in ELA, and 53.4%, 54.7%, and 42.6% in Math, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, 49.1% and 41.4%, 41.5%, 38.2%, respectively. The school's performance in NGSS/Science for 8th grade is also strong, with a proficiency rate of 51.1% compared to the state average of 48.1%. Clark Lane Middle School has consistently high rankings for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, ranking 23rd and 3rd out of 146 and 25 Connecticut middle schools, respectively, in 2020-2021. However, the school's ranking for its White student subgroup has declined in recent years, dropping from 59th out of 151 Connecticut middle schools in 2021-2022 to 111th out of 154 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Clark Lane Middle School generally outperforms Preston Plains School and Ledyard Middle School in academic assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. However, it lags behind high-performing schools like Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and East Lyme Middle School, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state. Despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (32.24%) compared to some nearby schools, Clark Lane Middle School's performance for its Low SES student subgroup remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting these students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 105 Clark Ln.
       Waterford, CT  06385


(860) 443-2837

District: Waterford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,870 Help


Students who attend Clark Lane Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waterford High School

Feeder schools for Clark Lane Middle School:

Elementary:    Great Neck Elementary School
    Oswegatchie Elementary School
    Quaker Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clark Lane Middle School ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.78. (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%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Lane Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Lane Middle School is $22,870.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark Lane Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Lane Middle School 94th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Clark Lane Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Waterford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford School District 64th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clark Lane Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.03 68th 248 72.6%
2007 70.43 88th 250 64.8%
2008 73.97 76th 252 69.8%
2009 73.71 79th 255 69.0%
2010 77.09 61st 268 77.2%
2011 77.59 57th 269 78.8%
2012 75.94 66th 272 75.7%
2013 77.54 56th 278 79.9%
2015 71.41 87th 280 68.9%
2016 60.47 100th 246 59.3%
2017 67.59 83rd 250 66.8%
2018 68.52 89th 249 64.3%
2019 78.50 63rd 259 75.7%
2021 74.36 79th 275 71.3%
2022 72.28 73rd 250 70.8%
2023 60.20 98th 249 60.6%
2024 60.78 94th 250 62.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.75 3rd 25 88.0%
2021 75.41 40th 244 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.69 28th 104 73.1%
2021 73.94 45th 218 79.4%
2022 68.43 28th 106 73.6%
2023 54.56 42nd 109 61.5%
2024 68.70 34th 114 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 77th 160 51.9%
2019 70.29 58th 169 65.7%
2021 70.81 75th 235 68.1%
2022 57.81 74th 166 55.4%
2023 47.68 84th 160 47.5%
2024 52.50 80th 161 50.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.10 35th 104 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.43 80th 164 51.2%
2019 72.15 62nd 167 62.9%
2021 70.78 69th 224 69.2%
2022 68.82 56th 169 66.9%
2023 56.06 77th 158 51.3%
2024 50.98 80th 157 49.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.09 23rd 146 84.2%
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Rank History for White students at Clark Lane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.97 102nd 168 39.3%
2019 59.93 69th 166 58.4%
2021 52.99 82nd 175 53.1%
2022 58.74 59th 151 60.9%
2023 35.74 103rd 158 34.8%
2024 29.57 111th 154 27.9%
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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 Clark Lane Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 19 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 323 18 12 0 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 311 9 17 8 5 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 313 8 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 334 12 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 341 11 11 11 13 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 344 13 12 7 7 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 573 31 13 11 5 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 573 31 13 11 5 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 598 34 14 14 8 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 624 36 21 13 4 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 643 26 23 15 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 652 23 28 8 2 n/a n/a 0 713
2001 663 33 27 12 2 n/a n/a 0 737
2002 684 35 30 22 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2003 684 35 30 22 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2004 680 34 25 25 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 694 43 31 31 2 n/a n/a 0 801
2006 682 37 33 40 2 n/a n/a 0 794
2007 678 35 40 55 4 n/a n/a 0 812
2008 595 35 39 54 7 n/a n/a 0 730
2009 569 36 40 44 5 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 544 31 38 41 13 n/a n/a 0 667
2011 551 37 41 48 10 0 1 0 688
2012 552 34 45 42 8 0 2 0 683
2013 551 31 38 44 4 0 7 0 675
2014 540 24 33 51 4 0 12 0 664
2015 521 23 28 67 5 0 12 0 656
2016 522 19 35 78 4 0 11 0 669
2017 509 16 31 60 2 3 16 0 637
2018 459 14 30 62 2 3 16 0 586
2019 449 12 33 57 2 3 25 0 581
2020 433 15 30 70 3 2 33 0 586
2021 430 22 29 56 2 1 41 0 581
2022 418 18 26 65 3 1 37 0 568
2023 410 17 30 59 3 0 30 0 549
2024 400 13 21 83 1 0 30 0 548

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 Clark Lane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 41.0 8.4 n/a
1989 356 37.5 9.4 n/a
1990 350 35.2 9.9 n/a
1991 339 37.0 9.1 n/a
1992 367 36.7 10.0 3
1993 387 37.5 10.3 0.3
1994 383 36.9 10.4 5.7
1995 633 37.6 16.8 10
1996 633 37.6 16.8 10
1997 668 55.1 12.1 5.8
1998 698 56.1 12.4 6
1999 708 58.4 12.1 6.5
2000 713 58.8 12.1 6
2001 737 55.7 13.2 n/a
2002 773 58.9 13.1 7.2
2003 773 58.9 13.1 7.2
2004 766 57.0 13.4 7.4
2005 801 54.5 14.7 n/a
2006 794 54.5 14.6 9.6
2007 812 54.9 14.8 9.2
2008 730 58.8 12.4 10.3
2009 694 60.9 12.2 11.8
2010 667 49.8 13.3 13.8
2011 688 51.8 13.2 12.8
2012 683 49.4 13.8 15.7
2013 675 50.9 13.2 16.1
2014 664 51.7 12.8 15.4
2015 656 51.0 12.8 17.7
2016 669 53.0 12.6 17.3
2017 637 50.3 12.6 21.5
2018 586 52.5 11.1 21.7
2019 581 51.7 11.2 29.6
2020 586 54.2 10.8 32.4
2021 581 49.4 11.7 29.9
2022 568 44.4 12.7 28.7
2023 549 42.9 12.7 32.2
2024 548 44.9 12.2 29.9

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 Clark Lane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 41.0 8.4 n/a
1989 356 37.5 9.4 n/a
1990 350 35.2 9.9 n/a
1991 339 37.0 9.1 n/a
1992 367 36.7 10.0 3
1993 387 37.5 10.3 0.3
1994 383 36.9 10.4 5.7
1995 633 37.6 16.8 10
1996 633 37.6 16.8 10
1997 668 55.1 12.1 5.8
1998 698 56.1 12.4 6
1999 708 58.4 12.1 6.5
2000 713 58.8 12.1 6
2001 737 55.7 13.2 n/a
2002 773 58.9 13.1 7.2
2003 773 58.9 13.1 7.2
2004 766 57.0 13.4 7.4
2005 801 54.5 14.7 n/a
2006 794 54.5 14.6 9.6
2007 812 54.9 14.8 9.2
2008 730 58.8 12.4 10.3
2009 694 60.9 12.2 11.8
2010 667 49.8 13.3 13.8
2011 688 51.8 13.2 12.8
2012 683 49.4 13.8 15.7
2013 675 50.9 13.2 16.1
2014 664 51.7 12.8 15.4
2015 656 51.0 12.8 17.7
2016 669 53.0 12.6 17.3
2017 637 50.3 12.6 21.5
2018 586 52.5 11.1 21.7
2019 581 51.7 11.2 29.6
2020 586 54.2 10.8 32.4
2021 581 49.4 11.7 29.9
2022 568 44.4 12.7 28.7
2023 549 42.9 12.7 32.2
2024 548 44.9 12.2 29.9

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 Clark Lane Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,840
2019 $19,493
2020 $19,842
2021 $20,759
2022 $20,955
2023 $22,870

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Lane Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 249 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Lane Middle School)6646.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)6646.1
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clark Lane Middle School)6737.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)6737.5
 29.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Lane Middle School)71.356.4
 14.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)71.155.8
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clark Lane Middle School)59.157.4
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)58.456.8
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Lane Middle School)71.451.9
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)69.751.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clark Lane Middle School)62.438.1
 24.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)6137.7
 23.3%
   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 Students581549
 5.5%
African American1217
 41.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3330
 9.1%
Hispanic5759
 3.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White449410
 8.7%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.6%32.2%
 2.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Clark Lane Middle School.

Clark Lane Middle School ranks 94th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Clark Lane Middle School are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Clark Lane Middle School usually go on to attend Waterford High School


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