Enrollment
301
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, CT
Mcdonough Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonough Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090192000371
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonough Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonough Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+123% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdonough Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdonough Middle School
Mcdonough Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.1% of students qualify for free meals, 123% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 301 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hartford's middle schools, it stands alongside Milner Middle School (261 students): Mcdonough Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 9.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough Middle School compares
Mcdonough 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 123% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.1%
African American 10.0%
White 6.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Mcdonough Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Mcdonough Middle School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Mcdonough Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonough Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Hartford
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdonough Middle School
How many students attend Mcdonough Middle School?
Mcdonough Middle School has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonough Middle School?
81.1% of students at Mcdonough Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonough Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonough Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonough Middle School?
Mcdonough Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdonough Middle School rank among middle schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Mcdonough Middle School a good school?
Mcdonough Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Mcdonough Middle School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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