Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Ansonia 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ansonia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ansonia Middle School's student population of 571 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ansonia 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 Ansonia Middle School is 0.67, 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
#837 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
22%
12%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ansonia Middle School's ranking?
Ansonia Middle School is ranked #837 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ansonia Middle School?
571 students attend Ansonia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ansonia Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ansonia Middle School?
Ansonia Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ansonia Middle School offer ?
Ansonia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ansonia Middle School part of?
Ansonia Middle School is part of Ansonia School District.
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