Serving 489 students in grades 7-8, Harry B. Flood 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry B. Flood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harry B. Flood Middle School's student population of 489 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harry B. Flood 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 Harry B. Flood Middle School is 0.69, 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
#724 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
23%
12%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry B. Flood Middle School's ranking?
Harry B. Flood Middle School is ranked #724 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Harry B. Flood Middle School often compared to?
Harry B. Flood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Wooster Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Harry B. Flood Middle School?
489 students attend Harry B. Flood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Harry B. Flood Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry B. Flood Middle School?
Harry B. Flood Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harry B. Flood Middle School offer ?
Harry B. Flood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry B. Flood Middle School part of?
Harry B. Flood Middle School is part of Stratford School District.
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