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#913 of 990 schools in CT
Harry B. Flood Middle School
Middle School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT
A Stratford School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
490 Chapel Street, Stratford, CT 06614
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry B. Flood Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry B. Flood 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratford), 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
$105,656
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wooster Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Harborside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 386 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stratford School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry B. Flood Middle School is listed in Stratford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry B. Flood Middle School
Harry B. Flood Middle School is a public middle school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry B. Flood Middle School
What grades does Harry B. Flood Middle School serve?
Harry B. Flood Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Harry B. Flood Middle School?
Harry B. Flood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry B. Flood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry B. Flood 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 Harry B. Flood Middle School rank in CT?
Harry B. Flood Middle School ranks #913 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Harry B. Flood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry B. Flood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Harry B. Flood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry B. Flood Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harry B. Flood Middle School a charter school?
No, Harry B. Flood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry B. Flood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harry B. Flood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry B. Flood Middle School?
46.9% of students at Harry B. Flood 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (203) 385-4280
- Area population (ZIP 06614)
- 35,538
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 06614; 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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