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#639 of 990 schools in CT
Ansonia Middle School
Middle School · Ansonia School District · Ansonia, CT
A middle school in Ansonia, CT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 Howard Ave., Ansonia, CT 06401
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ansonia Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ansonia Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ansonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,953
Median home value
$268,400
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Perry Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–6 | 2.2 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Seymour Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ansonia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ansonia Middle School is listed in Ansonia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia Middle School is a public middle school in Ansonia, CT, part of Ansonia School District, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ansonia Middle School
What grades does Ansonia Middle School serve?
Ansonia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ansonia Middle School?
Ansonia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ansonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ansonia Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ansonia Middle School rank in CT?
Ansonia Middle School ranks #639 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ansonia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ansonia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ansonia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ansonia Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Ansonia Middle School a charter school?
No, Ansonia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ansonia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ansonia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ansonia Middle School?
66.0% of students at Ansonia Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (203) 736-5070
- Area population (ZIP 06401)
- 19,160
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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