Below Average
#819 of 990 schools in CT
Schaghticoke Middle School
Middle School · New Milford School District · New Milford, CT
A New Milford School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23 Hipp Rd., New Milford, CT 06776
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schaghticoke Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schaghticoke 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Milford), 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
$102,240
Median home value
$380,800
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
New Milford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schaghticoke Middle School is listed in New Milford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schaghticoke Middle School
Schaghticoke Middle School is a public middle school in New Milford, CT, part of New Milford School District, serving approximately 777 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schaghticoke Middle School
What grades does Schaghticoke Middle School serve?
Schaghticoke Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Schaghticoke Middle School?
Schaghticoke Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaghticoke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaghticoke Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schaghticoke Middle School rank in CT?
Schaghticoke Middle School ranks #819 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Schaghticoke Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schaghticoke 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 Schaghticoke Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schaghticoke Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schaghticoke Middle School a charter school?
No, Schaghticoke Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schaghticoke Middle School a Title I school?
No, Schaghticoke Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schaghticoke Middle School?
36.2% of students at Schaghticoke 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
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (860) 354-2204
- Area population (ZIP 06776)
- 27,133
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 06776; 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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