Enrollment
884
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groton Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groton Middle School
Groton Middle School is a large middle school in Groton, Connecticut, enrolling 884 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 884 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Groton School District also operates Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students) and Mystic River Magnet School (520 students) alongside Groton Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Groton Middle School compares
Groton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groton School District, which includes Groton Middle School.
$23,574
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Groton Middle School a good school?
Groton Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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