Very Good
#243 of 990 schools in CT
Top 24% in state
William J. Johnston Middle School
Middle School · Colchester School District · Colchester, CT
A Colchester School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 Norwich Ave., Colchester, CT 06415
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William J. Johnston Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William J. Johnston 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,656
Median home value
$340,700
Median rent
$1,398/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Colchester School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William J. Johnston Middle School is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William J. Johnston Middle School
William J. Johnston Middle School is a public middle school in Colchester, CT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 470 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William J. Johnston Middle School
What grades does William J. Johnston Middle School serve?
William J. Johnston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William J. Johnston Middle School?
William J. Johnston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston 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 William J. Johnston Middle School rank in CT?
William J. Johnston Middle School ranks #243 of 990 schools in CT.
What is William J. Johnston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William J. Johnston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 William J. Johnston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William J. Johnston Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William J. Johnston Middle School a charter school?
No, William J. Johnston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William J. Johnston Middle School a Title I school?
No, William J. Johnston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William J. Johnston Middle School?
25.5% of students at William J. Johnston 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (860) 537-2313
- Area population (ZIP 06415)
- 16,075
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 06415; 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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