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Tolland Middle School

Middle School · Tolland School District · Tolland, CT

A middle school in Tolland, CT where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Falcon Way, Tolland, CT 06084

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$21,809
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Tolland Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

13%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tolland 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$135,688

Median home value

$332,300

Median rent

$1,459/mo

College educated

56.5%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hall Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.95–82.8 mi178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tolland School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$21,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tolland Middle School

Tolland Middle School is a public middle school in Tolland, CT, part of Tolland School District, serving approximately 460 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tolland Middle School

What grades does Tolland Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Tolland Middle School?

Tolland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Tolland Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tolland Middle School rank in CT?

Tolland Middle School ranks #654 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Tolland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tolland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Tolland Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tolland Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tolland Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Tolland Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

13.0% of students at Tolland 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 06084)
14,685
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
40
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 06084; 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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