- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Groton, CT
Groton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Groton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090177001938
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groton Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Groton Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Groton, CT.
School address
District: Groton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090177001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Groton Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.4 → 80.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090177001938 · Groton, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
884 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students)
Groton Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.4 → 80.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Groton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert E. Fitc
Robert E. Fitch High School
942 students
- This school
Groton Middle School
884 students
- Mystic River M
Mystic River Magnet School
520 students
- Thames River M
Thames River Magnet School
501 students
- Northeast Acad
Northeast Academy Magnet School
392 students
- Catherine Koln 375
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
375 students
What this shows Groton Middle School reports 884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groton Middle School compares
Groton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 7.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Groton Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Groton School District reports $24,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Fitch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mystic River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thames River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groton Middle School
How many students attend Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Groton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Groton Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groton Middle School?
36.6% of students at Groton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Groton Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Groton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Groton Middle School rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Groton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Groton on the city page.
What other schools are in Groton School District?
Besides Groton Middle School, Groton School District also operates Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students), Mystic River Magnet School (520 students), and Thames River Magnet School (501 students). See the Groton School District district page for the complete list.