Serving 506 students in grades 5-8, Griswold 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 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Griswold Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Griswold 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 Griswold Middle School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griswold Middle School's ranking?
Griswold Middle School is ranked #631 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Griswold Middle School often compared to?
Griswold Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard J. Tyl Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Griswold Middle School?
506 students attend Griswold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Griswold Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griswold Middle School?
Griswold Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold Middle School offer ?
Griswold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griswold Middle School part of?
Griswold Middle School is part of Griswold School District.
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