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#453 of 990 schools in CT

Top 46% in state

Intermediate School

Middle School · Shelton School District · Shelton, CT

A Shelton School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 Constitution Blvd., Shelton, CT 06484

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$21,051
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Intermediate School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated751/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), 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

$114,739

Median home value

$435,700

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Derby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.7 mi282Compare →
Ansonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–82.6 mi571Compare →
The Foundation School OrangePrivate · tuitionNot rated1–113.9 mi26Compare →
Seymour Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–84.3 mi472Compare →

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.

Shelton School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$21,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Intermediate School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Intermediate School

Intermediate School is a public middle school in Shelton, CT, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 752 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Intermediate School

What grades does Intermediate School serve?

Intermediate School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Intermediate School?

Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Intermediate School rank in CT?

Intermediate School ranks #453 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Intermediate School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intermediate School?

37.8% of students at Intermediate 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
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 06484)
41,402
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
43.9
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 06484; 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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