How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Long River Middle School | Michael F. Wallace Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Prospect, CT | Waterbury, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,059 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.0% | 84.8% |
| 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 | Long River Middle School | Michael F. Wallace Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,011 | $20,129 |
| District | Regional School District 16 | Waterbury School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Long River Middle School | Michael F. Wallace Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 9.8% |
| African American | 4.6% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 61.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Long River Middle School | Michael F. Wallace Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 233:1 | 195:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.2% | 28.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 151 |
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.