Middle Schools in Griswold School District

The Griswold School District in Connecticut has one middle school, Griswold Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high proficiency rate in 8th grade English Language Arts, it also struggles in several areas compared to state averages.

Griswold Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 116th out of 249 Connecticut middle schools in 2022-2023 to 147th out of 252 in 2024-2025. The school's overall rating by SchoolDigger is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions in 8th grade ELA. The school's proficiency rate in NGSS/Science for 5th grade is also lower than the state average.

Griswold Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (53.95%), indicating a relatively high-need student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.3 is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively favorable learning environment, but the higher-than-average spending per student may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Griswold Middle School is a relatively average-performing school in Connecticut, with some areas of strength but also significant challenges in terms of academic achievement and equity.