Key Middle (Slade) serves 14 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
14%
12%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Key Middle (Slade)?
14 students attend Key Middle (Slade).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Key Middle (Slade) students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Key Middle (Slade) offer ?
Key Middle (Slade) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Key Middle (Slade) part of?
Key Middle (Slade) is part of New Britain School District.
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