- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Silas Deane Middle School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090507001066 · Wethersfield, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 10.7:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Silas Deane Middle School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Silas Deane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- This school
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- Alfred W. Hanm 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Silas Deane Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silas Deane Middle School compares
Silas Deane 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$22,484
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
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.
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
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.