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#555 of 990 schools in CT
Tyrrell Middle School
Middle School · Wolcott School District · Wolcott, CT
A Wolcott School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
500 Todd Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyrrell Middle School score 50% 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 15 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tyrrell 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wolcott), 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
$114,529
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael F. Wallace Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Long River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 659 | 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.
Wolcott School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyrrell Middle School is listed in Wolcott School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyrrell Middle School
Tyrrell Middle School is a public middle school in Wolcott, CT, part of Wolcott School District, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyrrell Middle School
What grades does Tyrrell Middle School serve?
Tyrrell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tyrrell Middle School?
Tyrrell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Middle 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 Tyrrell Middle School rank in CT?
Tyrrell Middle School ranks #555 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Tyrrell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyrrell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Tyrrell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyrrell Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tyrrell Middle School a charter school?
No, Tyrrell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyrrell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tyrrell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tyrrell Middle School?
35.8% of students at Tyrrell 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
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (203) 879-8151
- Area population (ZIP 06716)
- 16,058
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 06716; 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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