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#974 of 990 schools in CT
Slade Middle School
Middle School · New Britain School District · New Britian, CT
A New Britain School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
183 Steele St., New Britian, CT 06052
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Slade Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Slade 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,640
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Solterra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Pulaski Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 872 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #14 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
Slade Middle School is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slade Middle School
Slade Middle School is a public middle school in New Britian, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slade Middle School
What grades does Slade Middle School serve?
Slade Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Slade Middle School?
Slade Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slade Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Slade Middle School rank in CT?
Slade Middle School ranks #974 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Slade Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Slade Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Slade Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slade Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Slade Middle School a charter school?
No, Slade Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Slade Middle School a Title I school?
No, Slade Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slade Middle School?
76.9% of students at Slade 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (860) 225-6395
- Area population (ZIP 06052)
- 8,232
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 06052; 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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