Excellent
#230 of 990 schools in CT
Top 23% in state
Middle Gate Elementary School
Elementary School · Newtown School District · Newtown, CT
A Newtown School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
7 Cold Spring Rd., Newtown, CT 06470
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Gate Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Middle Gate Elementary 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newtown), 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
$149,933
Median home value
$514,900
Median rent
$2,000/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head O'meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Fawn Hollow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Stepney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Hawley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 289 | 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.
Newtown School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Gate Elementary School is listed in Newtown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Gate Elementary School
Middle Gate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newtown, CT, part of Newtown School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Gate Elementary School
What grades does Middle Gate Elementary School serve?
Middle Gate Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Middle Gate Elementary School?
Middle Gate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Gate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Gate Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Gate Elementary School rank in CT?
Middle Gate Elementary School ranks #230 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Middle Gate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Gate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Middle Gate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Gate Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middle Gate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Middle Gate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Gate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Middle Gate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Gate Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Middle Gate Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (203) 426-7662
- Area population (ZIP 06470)
- 15,576
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 06470; 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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