Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Schaghticoke Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 34% 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: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schaghticoke Middle School's student population of 777 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
School Rankings
Schaghticoke Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaghticoke Middle School is 0.51, 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
#590 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Schaghticoke Middle School's ranking?
Schaghticoke Middle School is ranked #590 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Schaghticoke Middle School?
777 students attend Schaghticoke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Schaghticoke Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaghticoke Middle School?
Schaghticoke Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Schaghticoke Middle School offer ?
Schaghticoke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schaghticoke Middle School part of?
Schaghticoke Middle School is part of New Milford School District.
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