How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John Wallace Middle School | Newington High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newington, CT | Newington, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,255 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.6% | 24.9% |
| 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 | John Wallace Middle School | Newington High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,282 | $26,282 |
| District | Newington School District | Newington School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John Wallace Middle School | Newington High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John Wallace Middle School | Newington High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 203.3:1 | 179.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 74 |
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.