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#712 of 990 schools in CT

Brooklyn Middle School

Middle School · Brooklyn School District · Brooklyn, CT

A middle school in Brooklyn, CT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

119 Gorman Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06234

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$20,006
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Brooklyn Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn 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 8Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,270

Median home value

$275,400

Median rent

$1,149/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Killingly Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.45–85.0 mi698Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brooklyn School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brooklyn Middle School is listed in Brooklyn School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Middle School

Brooklyn Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, CT, part of Brooklyn School District, serving approximately 372 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Middle School

What grades does Brooklyn Middle School serve?

Brooklyn Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Middle School?

Brooklyn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Middle School rank in CT?

Brooklyn Middle School ranks #712 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Brooklyn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Brooklyn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brooklyn Middle School a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Middle School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Middle School?

33.9% of students at Brooklyn 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 5
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 06234)
8,526
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
40.6
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 06234; 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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