Very Good
#301 of 990 schools in CT
Top 30% in state
The Morgan School
High School · Clinton School District · Clinton, CT
A Clinton School District high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, CT 06413
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Morgan School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Morgan 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,307/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$116,023
Median home value
$357,000
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 4.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Daniel Hand High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 776 | Compare → |
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.
Clinton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Morgan School is listed in Clinton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Morgan School
The Morgan School is a public high school in Clinton, CT, part of Clinton School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Morgan School
What grades does The Morgan School serve?
The Morgan School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Morgan School?
The Morgan School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Morgan School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Morgan School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Morgan School rank in CT?
The Morgan School ranks #301 of 990 schools in CT.
What is The Morgan School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Morgan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 The Morgan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Morgan School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Morgan School a charter school?
No, The Morgan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Morgan School a Title I school?
No, The Morgan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Morgan School?
34.6% of students at The Morgan 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (860) 664-6504
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06413)
- 13,317
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 06413; 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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