Very Good
#345 of 990 schools in CT
Top 35% in state
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
Middle School · East Haddam School District · Moodus, CT
An East Haddam School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
73 Clark Gates Rd. P.O. Box 363, Moodus, CT 06469
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan Hale-ray Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan Hale-ray 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,855
Median home value
$307,400
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Haddam School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is listed in East Haddam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is a public middle school in Moodus, CT, part of East Haddam School District, serving approximately 371 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
What grades does Nathan Hale-ray Middle School serve?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Hale-ray Middle School rank in CT?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School ranks #345 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Nathan Hale-ray Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale-ray Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Hale-ray Middle School a charter school?
No, Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Hale-ray Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
26.4% of students at Nathan Hale-ray 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (860) 873-5081
- Area population (ZIP 06469)
- 3,125
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 06469; 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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