Beman Middle School vs Frank Ward Strong School
Frank Ward Strong School has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 5.4/10. Beman Middle School is significantly larger with 985 students, about 3.2× the size of Frank Ward Strong School (310). In math proficiency, Frank Ward Strong School leads at 65.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Beman Middle School
Middletown, CT
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
985 students
Frank Ward Strong School
Durham, CT
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
310 students
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| Metric | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.7 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.1% | 17.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #725 of 992 | #98 of 992 |
| State Percentile | 27th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 65.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 985 | 310 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.1% | 17.1% |
| District | Middletown School District | Regional School District 13 |
| City | Middletown | Durham |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Middletown (06457) | Durham (06422) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,003 | $151,875 |
| Median Home Value | $279,500 | $405,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,392 | $1,520 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.7% | 47.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 24 min |