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#545 of 990 schools in CT
Cromwell Middle School
Middle School · Cromwell School District · Cromwell, CT
A middle school in Cromwell, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6 Captain James Mann Memorial Dr., Cromwell, CT 06416
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cromwell Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cromwell 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cromwell), 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
$104,458
Median home value
$311,300
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert D. Griswold Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Brownstone Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–6 | 3.6 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Portland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 3.8 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| John Wallace Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 595 | 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.
Cromwell School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cromwell Middle School is listed in Cromwell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cromwell Middle School
Cromwell Middle School is a public middle school in Cromwell, CT, part of Cromwell School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cromwell Middle School
What grades does Cromwell Middle School serve?
Cromwell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cromwell Middle School?
Cromwell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cromwell Middle School rank in CT?
Cromwell Middle School ranks #545 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Cromwell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cromwell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cromwell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cromwell Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cromwell Middle School a charter school?
No, Cromwell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cromwell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cromwell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cromwell Middle School?
26.5% of students at Cromwell 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
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (860) 632-4853
- Area population (ZIP 06416)
- 14,301
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 06416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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