Below Average
#757 of 990 schools in CT
Bielefield School
Elementary School · Middletown School District · Middletown, CT
A Middletown School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Maynard St., Middletown, CT 06457
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bielefield School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bielefield 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), 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
$74,003
Median home value
$279,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Macdonough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Snow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 344 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middletown School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bielefield School is listed in Middletown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bielefield School
Bielefield School is a public elementary school in Middletown, CT, part of Middletown School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bielefield School
What grades does Bielefield School serve?
Bielefield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bielefield School?
Bielefield School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bielefield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bielefield School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bielefield School rank in CT?
Bielefield School ranks #757 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bielefield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bielefield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Bielefield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bielefield School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bielefield School a charter school?
No, Bielefield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bielefield School a Title I school?
No, Bielefield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bielefield School?
64.1% of students at Bielefield 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (860) 347-4124
- Area population (ZIP 06457)
- 46,690
- Area average commute
- 22.4 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 06457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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