Below Average
#778 of 990 schools in CT
James H. Moran Middle School
Middle School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT
A Wallingford School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
141 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H. Moran Middle School score 40% 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 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James H. Moran 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), 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
$101,757
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wallingford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James H. Moran Middle School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H. Moran Middle School
James H. Moran Middle School is a public middle school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H. Moran Middle School
What grades does James H. Moran Middle School serve?
James H. Moran Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James H. Moran Middle School?
James H. Moran Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Moran Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Moran Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H. Moran Middle School rank in CT?
James H. Moran Middle School ranks #778 of 990 schools in CT.
What is James H. Moran Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James H. Moran Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 James H. Moran Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H. Moran Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James H. Moran Middle School a charter school?
No, James H. Moran Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H. Moran Middle School a Title I school?
No, James H. Moran Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H. Moran Middle School?
32.8% of students at James H. Moran 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (203) 741-2900
- Area population (ZIP 06492)
- 44,099
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 06492; 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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