Enrollment
614
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City Hill Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at City Hill Middle School
City Hill Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 230 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 614 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students) and Maple Hill School (464 students) alongside City Hill 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 City Hill Middle School compares
City Hill 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes City Hill Middle School.
$20,925
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is City Hill Middle School a good school?
City Hill Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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