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#552 of 990 schools in CT
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Middle School · Southington School District · Southington, CT
A Southington School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
385 Pleasant St., Southington, CT 06489
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph A. Depaolo 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southington), 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
$124,543
Median home value
$360,600
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06489; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Slade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 4.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southington School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is listed in Southington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is a public middle school in Southington, CT, part of Southington School District, serving approximately 674 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
What grades does Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School serve?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School rank in CT?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks #552 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School a charter school?
No, Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
27.3% of students at Joseph A. Depaolo 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
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (860) 628-3260
- Area population (ZIP 06489)
- 32,444
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 06489; 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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