Enrollment
546
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wethersfield, CT
Silas Deane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silas Deane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090507001066
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silas Deane Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silas Deane Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Deane Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silas Deane Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silas Deane Middle School
Silas Deane Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, enrolling 546 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students) and Highcrest School (429 students) alongside Silas Deane 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 Silas Deane Middle School compares
Silas Deane 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,775
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Silas Deane Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wethersfield School District, which includes Silas Deane Middle School.
$21,775
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 29.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 Silas Deane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred W. Hanmer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silas Deane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Silas Deane Middle School
How many students attend Silas Deane Middle School?
Silas Deane Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wethersfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silas Deane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silas Deane Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Silas Deane Middle School?
23.0% of students at Silas Deane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silas Deane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silas Deane Middle School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silas Deane Middle School?
Silas Deane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Silas Deane Middle School rank among public schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Deane Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield on the city page.
Is Silas Deane Middle School a good school?
Silas Deane Middle School earns 47/100 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 Wethersfield School District?
Besides Silas Deane Middle School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Highcrest School (429 students), and Emerson-Williams School (408 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.
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