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#52 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 25% of private schools

Midstate Christian Academy

School · Meriden, CT

A private school in Meriden, CT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

139 CHARLES ST, Meriden, CT 06450

  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment169
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Midstate Christian Academy 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,823/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meriden), 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

$68,961

Median home value

$220,400

Median rent

$1,267/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White53.8%
Hispanic26.6%
Black8.9%
Pacific Islander4.7%
Two or More4.1%
Asian1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meliora AcademyPrivate · tuition6.22–122.0 mi44Compare →
B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9K–123.9 mi33Compare →
Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition7.62–124.0 mi40Compare →
High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition5.6K–124.0 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Midstate Christian Academy is listed in Meriden, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Midstate Christian Academy

Midstate Christian Academy is a private school in Meriden, CT, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midstate Christian Academy

What grades does Midstate Christian Academy serve?

Midstate Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Midstate Christian Academy?

Midstate Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midstate Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Midstate Christian Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Midstate Christian Academy rank in CT?

Midstate Christian Academy ranks #52 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Midstate Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Midstate Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Midstate Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Midstate Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Midstate Christian Academy a religious school?

Midstate Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
169
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Haven County
Area population (ZIP 06450)
35,896
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 06450; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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