- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hebron, CT
Rham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090375001210
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rham Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rham Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hebron, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 08 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090375001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Rham Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090375001210 · Hebron, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 8.2:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Rham High School (714 students)
Rham Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Rham Middle School compares
Rham 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Rham Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 08 reports $26,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rham Middle School
How many students attend Rham Middle School?
Rham Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hebron, CT. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rham Middle School is 8.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% 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 Rham Middle School?
10.8% of students at Rham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rham Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Hebron, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rham Middle School?
Rham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Rham Middle School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Rham Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hebron, 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 Regional School District 08?
Besides Rham Middle School, Regional School District 08 also operates Rham High School (714 students). See the Regional School District 08 district page for the complete list.