Excellent
#141 of 990 schools in CT
Top 14% in state
Litchfield Middle School
Middle School · Litchfield School District · Litchfield, CT
A middle school in Litchfield, CT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 110, Litchfield, CT 06759
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Litchfield Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above 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 65% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Litchfield 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,472
Median home value
$430,100
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamogo Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 152 | 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.
Litchfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Litchfield Middle School is listed in Litchfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school in Litchfield, CT, part of Litchfield School District, serving approximately 147 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Litchfield Middle School
What grades does Litchfield Middle School serve?
Litchfield Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Litchfield Middle School rank in CT?
Litchfield Middle School ranks #141 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Litchfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Litchfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Litchfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Litchfield Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Litchfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Litchfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Litchfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Litchfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Litchfield Middle School?
26.5% of students at Litchfield 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (860) 567-7540
- Area population (ZIP 06759)
- 5,436
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 06759; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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