- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stamford, CT
Scofield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scofield 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 090432000009
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scofield Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Scofield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scofield Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Scofield Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 090432000009 · Stamford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 10.4:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Scofield Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Scofield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 622
Scofield Middle School
622 students
What this shows Scofield Middle School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scofield Middle School compares
Scofield 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,199
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 33.1%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Scofield Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scofield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scofield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Stamford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rippowam Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Dolan School
Standard public school
577 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Turn of River School
Standard public school
560 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Cloonan School
Standard public school
447 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scofield Middle School
How many students attend Scofield Middle School?
Scofield Middle School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scofield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scofield Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Scofield Middle School?
37.3% of students at Scofield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scofield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scofield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scofield Middle School?
Scofield 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 Scofield Middle School rank among middle schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Scofield Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Scofield Middle School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.