Serving 846 students in grades 7-8, Illing Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Illing Middle School's student population of 846 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Illing Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illing Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
25%
12%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illing Middle School's ranking?
Illing Middle School is ranked #813 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Illing Middle School often compared to?
Illing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hartford Middle School, Sunset Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Illing Middle School?
846 students attend Illing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Illing Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illing Middle School?
Illing Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Illing Middle School offer ?
Illing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Illing Middle School part of?
Illing Middle School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Illing Middle School located?
Illing Middle School is located in the Central Manchester neighborhood of Manchester, CT. There are 5 other public schools located in Central Manchester.
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