How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clark Lane Middle School | East Lyme Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterford, CT | Niantic, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 529 | 716 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.1% | 21.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clark Lane Middle School | East Lyme Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,605 | $24,846 |
| District | Waterford Public Schools | East Lyme Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clark Lane Middle School | East Lyme Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 70.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clark Lane Middle School | East Lyme Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 189:1 | 374:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 9.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 28 |
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.