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#493 of 990 schools in CT

Top 50% in state

John Winthrop Middle School

Middle School · Regional School District 04 · Deep River, CT

A Regional School District 04 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$30,937
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at John Winthrop Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John Winthrop 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,995

Median home value

$349,300

Median rent

$1,219/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westbrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.15–84.5 mi160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Regional School District 04

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$30,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

John Winthrop Middle School is listed in Regional School District 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Winthrop Middle School

John Winthrop Middle School is a public middle school in Deep River, CT, part of Regional School District 04, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Winthrop Middle School

What grades does John Winthrop Middle School serve?

John Winthrop Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend John Winthrop Middle School?

John Winthrop Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Winthrop Middle School rank in CT?

John Winthrop Middle School ranks #493 of 990 schools in CT.

What is John Winthrop Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Winthrop Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 John Winthrop Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Winthrop Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John Winthrop Middle School a charter school?

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

Is John Winthrop Middle School a Title I school?

No, John Winthrop Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Winthrop Middle School?

31.4% of students at John Winthrop 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
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 06417)
4,432
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
45.8
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 06417; 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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