How do these schools compare?
| Metric | E. C. Adams Middle School | Walter C. Polson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Guilford, CT | Madison, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 478 | 541 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.3% | 3.9% |
| 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 | E. C. Adams Middle School | Walter C. Polson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,109 | $26,847 |
| District | Guilford Public Schools | Madison Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | E. C. Adams Middle School | Walter C. Polson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 79.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | E. C. Adams Middle School | Walter C. Polson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 232:1 | 180:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 18 |
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.