How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dominick H. Ferrara School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Haven, CT | East Haven, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 153 | 461 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.7% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dominick H. Ferrara School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,820 | $25,820 |
| District | East Haven School District | East Haven School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dominick H. Ferrara School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 32.7% |
| African American | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.1% | 52.7% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dominick H. Ferrara School | Joseph Melillo Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 153.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.2% | 26.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.