- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Joseph Melillo Middle School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 090129000217 · East Haven, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 9:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haven High School (879 students)
Joseph Melillo Middle School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Joseph Melillo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Haven Hig
East Haven High School
879 students
- This school
Joseph Melillo Middle School
461 students
- Carbone School
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
363 students
- Momauguin Scho 302
Momauguin School
302 students
- Grove J. Tuttl 270
Grove J. Tuttle School
270 students
- Deer Run Schoo 232
Deer Run School
232 students
What this shows Joseph Melillo Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Melillo Middle School compares
Joseph Melillo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,939
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
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.
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
District finance for East Haven School District reports $21,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.