Enrollment
461
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Haven, CT
Joseph Melillo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Melillo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090129000217
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Melillo Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Melillo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Melillo Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Melillo Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph Melillo Middle School
Joseph Melillo Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in East Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 461 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Joseph Melillo Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Connecticut schools and 26% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students) and Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363 students) alongside Joseph Melillo 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 Joseph Melillo Middle School compares
Joseph Melillo 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$22,536
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 32.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Joseph Melillo Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes Joseph Melillo Middle School.
$22,536
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.6%
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 Joseph Melillo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Run School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Melillo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~461 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Melillo Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Melillo Middle School?
Joseph Melillo Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Melillo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Melillo Middle School is 9:1, which is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% 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 Melillo Middle School?
48.4% of students at Joseph Melillo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Melillo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Melillo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Melillo Middle School?
Joseph Melillo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Joseph Melillo Middle School rank among public schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Melillo Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in East Haven, 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 East Haven on the city page.
Is Joseph Melillo Middle School a good school?
Joseph Melillo Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. 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 East Haven School District?
Besides Joseph Melillo Middle School, East Haven School District also operates East Haven High School (879 students), Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363 students), and Momauguin School (302 students). See the East Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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