Enrollment
447
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwich, CT
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090312000674
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 447 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Connecticut schools and 43% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 220 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norwich's middle schools, it stands alongside Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students): Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.9:1 vs 8.7:1).
Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students) and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students) alongside Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet 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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School compares
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 43% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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 39.7%
African American 26.2%
White 21.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School.
$27,154
Per student
+14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans' Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Norwich
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is 6.9:1, which is 43% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 56% 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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
64.5% of students at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
Is Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School a good school?
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Norwich School District?
Besides Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Moriarty Magnet School (404 students), and John B. Stanton School (382 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.
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