Very Good
#245 of 990 schools in CT
Top 25% in state
Groton Middle School
Middle School · Groton School District · Groton, CT
A middle school in Groton, CT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Groton Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Groton 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Groton), 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
$77,768
Median home value
$275,500
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Interdistrict School for Arts and CommunicationCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle GradesEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 99 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Groton School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Groton Middle School is listed in Groton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Groton Middle School
Groton Middle School is a public middle school in Groton, CT, part of Groton School District, serving approximately 898 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Groton Middle School
What grades does Groton Middle School serve?
Groton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Groton Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Groton Middle School rank in CT?
Groton Middle School ranks #245 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Groton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Groton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Groton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Groton Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Groton Middle School a charter school?
No, Groton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Groton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Groton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Groton Middle School?
58.2% of students at Groton 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
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (860) 446-4200
- Area population (ZIP 06340)
- 29,833
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 06340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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