Serving 198 students in grades 5-8, Dr. Helen Baldwin 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School's student population of 198 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Helen Baldwin 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 Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 0.24, which is less 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
#584 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School's ranking?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is ranked #584 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School often compared to?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford School, Mansfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
198 students attend Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School offer ?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School part of?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is part of Canterbury School District.
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