Long River Middle School

38 Columbia Ave.
Prospect, CT 06712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades 6-8, Long River Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Long River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Long River Middle School's student population of 434 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Long River Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long River Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#308 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
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54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Long River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Long River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Long River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Long River Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Long River Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Long River Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Long River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Long River Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long River Middle School's ranking?
Long River Middle School is ranked #308 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Long River Middle School?
434 students attend Long River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Long River Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long River Middle School?
Long River Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Long River Middle School offer ?
Long River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long River Middle School part of?
Long River Middle School is part of Regional School District 16.

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School Reviews

5   6/30/2018
Long River was pretty great. I was an 8th grader during the 2016-17 school year and I would recommend going here. The teachers are understanding and nice, and aren't pushovers. The school staff pushes students to do their best and offers great discipline. The school also welcomes everyone, even if they have some sort of disability. The sports teams were decent when I went there, in my opinion, although a lot can change just within a year or so. If you are moving to Prospect, Long River Middle School is a school that should be greatly considered.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - easter
5   5/20/2008
This school is awesome! i am an eighth grader there and i would not dream of going anywhere else. All the teachers are just so nice and they always push you to do your best. It has great discipline and morals. the sports teams there are cool. they all seem to do so well, well in my opinion. so if you are moving to Prospect, you should definately go to LRMS.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - idol2

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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