Below Average
#813 of 990 schools in CT
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Middle School · Canterbury School District · Canterbury, CT
A Canterbury School District middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 Westminster Rd., Canterbury, CT 06331
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Helen Baldwin 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 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,487
Median home value
$294,800
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 445 | 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.
Canterbury School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is listed in Canterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is a public middle school in Canterbury, CT, part of Canterbury School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
What grades does Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School serve?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School rank in CT?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School ranks #813 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School a charter school?
No, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
32.3% of students at Dr. Helen Baldwin 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (860) 546-9421
- Area population (ZIP 06331)
- 5,102
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 06331; 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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