Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's ranking?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is ranked #296 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
674 students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offer ?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School part of?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is part of Southington School District.
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