- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, CT
Beman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090249000459
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beman Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beman Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beman Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Beman Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.9 → 81.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 090249000459 · Middletown, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
977 enr · 11:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Beman Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.9 → 81.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Beman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- This school
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- Bielefield Sch 251
Bielefield School
251 students
What this shows Beman Middle School reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beman Middle School compares
Beman Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Beman Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bielefield School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beman Middle School
How many students attend Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School has 977 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beman Middle School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beman Middle School?
41.2% of students at Beman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beman Middle School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beman Middle School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Beman Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Beman Middle School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Snow School (340 students), and Farm Hill School (316 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.