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#431 of 990 schools in CT
Top 43% in state
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Middle School · Plymouth School District · Terryville, CT
A Plymouth School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 North Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eli Terry Jr. 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,855
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippens Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Thomaston Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–6 | 3.4 mi | 197 | 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.
Plymouth School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is listed in Plymouth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is a public middle school in Terryville, CT, part of Plymouth School District, serving approximately 276 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
What grades does Eli Terry Jr. Middle School serve?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eli Terry Jr. Middle School rank in CT?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School ranks #431 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Eli Terry Jr. Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eli Terry Jr. Middle School a charter school?
No, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eli Terry Jr. Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
50.4% of students at Eli Terry Jr. 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (860) 314-2790
- Area population (ZIP 06786)
- 9,617
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 06786; 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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