- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Schaghticoke Middle School held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090285000603 · New Milford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 11:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: New Milford High School (1,150 students)
Schaghticoke Middle School held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Schaghticoke Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Milford Hi
New Milford High School
1,150 students
- This school
Schaghticoke Middle School
791 students
- Sarah Noble In
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
753 students
- Northville Ele 428
Northville Elementary School
428 students
- Hill and Plain 371
Hill and Plain School
371 students
What this shows Schaghticoke Middle School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schaghticoke Middle School compares
Schaghticoke 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$22,467
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
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.
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
District finance for New Milford School District reports $22,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~791 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.