Enrollment
1,070
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danbury, CT
Broadview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Broadview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090102000149
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadview Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadview Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadview Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadview Middle School
Broadview Middle School is a large middle school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 1,070 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,070 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 307 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,070 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's middle schools, it stands alongside Rogers Park Middle School (888 students): Broadview Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 11.2:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students) alongside Broadview 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 Broadview Middle School compares
Broadview 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 16.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Broadview Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Broadview Middle School.
$19,075
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Broadview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelter Rock School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Danbury
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broadview Middle School
How many students attend Broadview Middle School?
Broadview Middle School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadview Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broadview Middle School?
46.9% of students at Broadview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Broadview Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadview Middle School?
Broadview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Broadview Middle School rank among middle schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Danbury on the city page.
Is Broadview Middle School a good school?
Broadview Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Danbury School District?
Besides Broadview Middle School, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Rogers Park Middle School (888 students), and Westside Middle School Academy (736 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.
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