- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakdale, CT
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leonard J. Tyl Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090258000035
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard J. Tyl Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT.
School address
District: Montville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090258000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090258000035 · Oakdale, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 11.8:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montville High School (491 students)
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
519 students
- Montville High
Montville High School
491 students
- Mohegan School
Mohegan School
305 students
- Dr. Charles E.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
296 students
- Oakdale School
Oakdale School
271 students
What this shows Leonard J. Tyl Middle School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard J. Tyl Middle School compares
Leonard J. Tyl 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,946
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Montville School District reports $23,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard J. Tyl Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles E. Murphy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard J. Tyl Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
How many students attend Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakdale, CT. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
36.7% of students at Leonard J. Tyl Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Leonard J. Tyl Middle School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard J. Tyl Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montville School District?
Besides Leonard J. Tyl Middle School, Montville School District also operates Montville High School (491 students), Mohegan School (305 students), and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School (296 students). See the Montville School District district page for the complete list.