Enrollment
622
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scofield Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scofield Middle School
Scofield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 622 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Stamford's middle schools, it stands alongside Rippowam Middle School (704 students): Scofield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.4:1 vs 10.1:1).
Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students) and Stamford High School (2,102 students) alongside Scofield 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 Scofield Middle School compares
Scofield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,510
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes Scofield Middle School.
$24,510
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scofield Middle School a good school?
Scofield Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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