How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Middletown, CT | Durham, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 977 | 319 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 14.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,702 | $31,140 |
| District | Middletown Public Schools | Regional School District 13 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 86.2% |
| African American | 19.2% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Beman Middle School | Frank Ward Strong School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 299:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 9.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 102 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.