- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southington, CT
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090423000833
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 090423000833 · Southington, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 11.6:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- This school 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- Hatton Element 320
Hatton Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School compares
Joseph a. Depaolo 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
How many students attend Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School?
21.0% of students at Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School rank among public schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students), and Derynoski Elementary School (549 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.