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#816 of 990 schools in CT

Pulaski Middle School

Middle School · New Britain School District · New Britain, CT

A New Britain School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

757 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT 06053

  • Math 2% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$26,403
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Pulaski Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pulaski 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,368/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Britain), 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

$61,498

Median home value

$201,800

Median rent

$1,288/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irving A. Robbins Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.57–81.6 mi625Compare →
House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.06–82.7 mi136Compare →
Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–122.8 mi262Compare →
Martin Kellogg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.45–82.9 mi567Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New Britain School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$26,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pulaski Middle School is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pulaski Middle School

Pulaski Middle School is a public middle school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 872 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pulaski Middle School

What grades does Pulaski Middle School serve?

Pulaski Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pulaski Middle School?

Pulaski Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pulaski Middle School rank in CT?

Pulaski Middle School ranks #816 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Pulaski Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pulaski Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Pulaski Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pulaski Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Pulaski Middle School a Title I school?

No, Pulaski Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pulaski Middle School?

79.8% of students at Pulaski 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
872
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
Area population (ZIP 06053)
35,697
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 06053; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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