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Public elementary school · Regional School District 13 · Middlefield, Connecticut

Middlefield Memorial School

Middlefield Memorial School rates 7.4, among the strongest elementary schools in Regional School District 13, where the rated median is 5.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Regional School District 13 median is 5.3.

#307 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Regional School District 13: 3 elementary schools rated, median 5.3

The brief

A Regional School District 13 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 307 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 2 of 5 in Regional School District 13.

Middlefield Memorial School is listed in Regional School District 13, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math44%3 points below the Connecticut average of 47%2025 SBAC
Reading64%13 points above the Connecticut average of 51%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 54% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 40 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.7
50% of the rating
Academics
5.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 06455; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Middlefield Memorial School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$114,500
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Middlefield Memorial School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Middlefield Memorial School serve?

Middlefield Memorial School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Middlefield Memorial School?

Middlefield Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlefield Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Middlefield Memorial School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middlefield Memorial School rank in CT?

Middlefield Memorial School ranks #307 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Middlefield Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Middlefield Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Middlefield Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middlefield Memorial School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Middlefield Memorial School a charter school?

No, Middlefield Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middlefield Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Middlefield Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middlefield Memorial School?

17.6% of students at Middlefield Memorial 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 facts

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
245
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$31,721
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06455)
2,592
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
51.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.