Beman Middle School

1 Wilderman's Way
Middletown, CT 06457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 968 students in grades 6-8, Beman 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% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Beman Middle School's student population of 968 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
968 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Beman 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 Beman Middle School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#672 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
30%
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Black
20%
12%
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White
43%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Beman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beman Middle School's ranking?
Beman Middle School is ranked #672 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Beman Middle School often compared to?
Beman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coginchaug Regional High School, Frank Ward Strong School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Beman Middle School?
968 students attend Beman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Beman Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beman Middle School offer ?
Beman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beman Middle School part of?
Beman Middle School is part of Middletown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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