Enrollment
791
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Milford, CT
Schaghticoke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schaghticoke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090285000603
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schaghticoke Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Schaghticoke Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schaghticoke Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Milford, CT.
School address
District: New Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090285000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schaghticoke Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schaghticoke Middle School
Schaghticoke Middle School is a large middle school in New Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 791 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students) and Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students) alongside Schaghticoke 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 Schaghticoke Middle School compares
Schaghticoke 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,865
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Schaghticoke Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford School District, which includes Schaghticoke Middle School.
$20,865
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Schaghticoke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Noble Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill and Plain School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schaghticoke Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~791 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Schaghticoke Middle School
How many students attend Schaghticoke Middle School?
Schaghticoke Middle School has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaghticoke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaghticoke Middle School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Schaghticoke Middle School?
25.3% of students at Schaghticoke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schaghticoke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schaghticoke Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in New Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schaghticoke Middle School?
Schaghticoke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Schaghticoke Middle School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Schaghticoke Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Milford, 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 New Milford on the city page.
Is Schaghticoke Middle School a good school?
Schaghticoke Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 New Milford School District?
Besides Schaghticoke Middle School, New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students), Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students), and Northville Elementary School (428 students). See the New Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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