- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naugatuck, CT
City Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for City Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090264000501
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Hill Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
City Hill Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Hill Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
City Hill Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090264000501 · Naugatuck, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 12.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Naugatuck High School (1,202 students)
City Hill Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
City Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- This school
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- Hop Brook Elem 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- Hillside Inter 292
Hillside Intermediate School
292 students
What this shows City Hill Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Hill Middle School compares
City Hill 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$20,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 37.0%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, City Hill Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Hill Middle School
How many students attend City Hill Middle School?
City Hill Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naugatuck, CT. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at City Hill Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Hill Middle School?
45.4% of students at City Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at City Hill Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Hill Middle School?
City Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 City Hill Middle School rank among public schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, City Hill Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck on the city page.
What other schools are in Naugatuck School District?
Besides City Hill Middle School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), Maple Hill School (464 students), and Hop Brook Elementary School (312 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.