Summary:
Stafford School District, located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, is served by a single middle school, Stafford Middle School, which enrolls 285 students across grades 6 through 8. As the only middle school in the district, Stafford Middle School serves as the sole focus of this analysis, with its performance measured against Connecticut state averages. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star state rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the 51st to 58th percentile of middle schools across the state.
Stafford Middle School demonstrates notable academic strengths, particularly in science and 8th-grade mathematics. On the 2025-2026 NGSS Science assessment, 62.2% of 8th graders were proficient, outpacing the state average of 50.9% by more than 11 percentage points. Similarly, 8th-grade math proficiency exceeded the state average in both reported years, reaching 46.1% versus 41.9% statewide in the most recent year. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 and below-average chronic absenteeism of 14.7%, compared to 16.4% statewide.
However, the school faces challenges in the lower middle school grades. Sixth-grade mathematics is a clear weakness, with only 30.6% proficiency compared to the state average of 44.4%. Seventh-grade math also slipped significantly, falling from 47.3% to 40.0% year-over-year. English language arts proficiency fluctuates, with 6th and 8th grades trailing state averages while 7th grade nearly matches them. With per-student spending of $17,057 and a supportive learning environment, Stafford Middle School has a solid foundation, but targeted interventions in 6th-grade math and ELA could help close the gap with state averages.
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