Enrollment
977
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beman Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beman Middle School
Beman Middle School is a large middle school in Middletown, Connecticut, enrolling 977 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 977 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 977 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students) and Snow School (340 students) alongside Beman Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beman Middle School compares
Beman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown School District, which includes Beman Middle School.
$25,894
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beman Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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