Serving 586 students in grades 5-8, John Wallace 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 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 43% 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: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Wallace Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Wallace 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 John Wallace Middle School is 0.62, 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
#515 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wallace Middle School's ranking?
John Wallace Middle School is ranked #515 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend John Wallace Middle School?
586 students attend John Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Wallace Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Wallace Middle School offer ?
John Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Wallace Middle School part of?
John Wallace Middle School is part of Newington School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Diwali - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
Election Day - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
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