- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berlin, CT
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090021000017
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT.
School address
District: Berlin School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090021000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090021000017 · Berlin, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 10.6:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Berlin High School (836 students)
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berlin High Sc
Berlin High School
836 students
- This school
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
595 students
- Mary E. Griswo
Mary E. Griswold School
513 students
- Emma Hart Will
Emma Hart Willard School
434 students
- Richard D. Hub 215
Richard D. Hubbard School
215 students
What this shows Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School compares
Catherine M. Mcgee 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Berlin School District reports $23,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Griswold School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Hart Willard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard D. Hubbard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
How many students attend Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School?
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin, CT. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School?
18.7% of students at Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Berlin, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School?
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berlin School District?
Besides Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School, Berlin School District also operates Berlin High School (836 students), Mary E. Griswold School (513 students), and Emma Hart Willard School (434 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.