- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wallingford, CT
James H. Moran Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James H. Moran Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090474000954
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H. Moran Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James H. Moran Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Moran Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
James H. Moran Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 090474000954 · Wallingford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 8.8:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
James H. Moran Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
James H. Moran Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- This school
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- Moses Y. Beach 326
Moses Y. Beach School
326 students
What this shows James H. Moran Middle School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H. Moran Middle School compares
James H. Moran Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, James H. Moran Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H. Moran Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moses Y. Beach School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H. Moran Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Wallingford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about James H. Moran Middle School
How many students attend James H. Moran Middle School?
James H. Moran Middle School has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Moran Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Moran Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 44% 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 James H. Moran Middle School?
25.4% of students at James H. Moran Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H. Moran Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James H. Moran Middle School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H. Moran Middle School?
James H. Moran Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 James H. Moran Middle School rank among public schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Moran Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides James H. Moran Middle School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.