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Groton Middle School

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Groton Middle School ranks 144 th of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

144^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Groton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Groton, Connecticut, with 898 students. The school is part of the Groton School District, which is ranked 104 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Groton Middle School has seen its statewide ranking decline from 111 out of 250 schools in 2021-2022 to 144 out of 252 schools in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating.

Academically, Groton Middle School's performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 27.3% in 8th grade math to 49.1% in 7th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 50.4% respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Stonington Middle School, just 3.61 miles away, consistently outperforming Groton Middle School across all subject areas and grade levels.

However, Groton Middle School stands out in its performance for military-connected students, ranking 1st or 2nd out of all Connecticut middle schools in this subgroup, likely due to the school's proximity to the Naval Submarine Base New London. Additionally, the school's multi-racial student subgroup performs exceptionally well, ranking 3rd or 2nd out of all Connecticut middle schools in this category. Despite these bright spots, the school struggles to support its special education and economically disadvantaged student populations, ranking in the bottom quartile of schools in the state for these subgroups.

884

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,487

Per pupil spending ?

80.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340

(860) 446-4200

District: Groton School District

Students who attend Groton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Robert E. Fitch High School

Feeder schools for Groton Middle School:

Elementary:	Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
	Charles Barnum Magnet School
	Mystic River Magnet School
	Northeast Academy Magnet School
	More...
	Thames River Magnet School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

28.1%

Two or more races:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2021 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2021

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Connecticut avg47%

144^th of 252

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 8 pts since 2021

From top 49% (2021) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

104^th of 156Groton School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	38.6	144 of 252	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	138 of 250	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.3	133 of 249	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	111 of 250	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	134 of 275	51.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	19.7	72 of 80	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	8.8	25 of 27	7.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	23.1	76 of 104	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	33.5	107 of 164	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	106 of 161	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	105 of 160	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	95 of 166	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.6	121 of 235	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	62 of 105	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	50 of 104	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.6	58 of 99	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.4	38 of 97	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	76 of 146	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	80 of 117	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	68 of 114	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.3	67 of 109	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.1	38 of 106	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.1	88 of 218	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	24.2	119 of 162	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.0	111 of 157	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.4	106 of 158	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.7	91 of 169	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.6	122 of 224	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★★
2024	39.2	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆
2023	38.2	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★
2022	47.8	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆
2021	25.6	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	14.9	3 of 4	25.0%	★★★★☆
2023	21.5	2 of 3	33.3%	★★★★☆
2022	36.2	2 of 3	33.3%	★★★★☆
2021	25.2	6 of 8	25.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	27.7	18 of 22	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	56.5	13 of 36	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	99 of 244	59.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	26.9	112 of 153	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.8	122 of 154	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.3	111 of 158	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	96 of 151	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.8	116 of 175	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2025)50th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)41st percentile~ school

Female (2025)35th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)32nd percentile-11 vs school

Disabled (2021)27th percentile-24 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-16 vs school

Male (2025)27th percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)25th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2024)18th percentile-27 vs school

African American (2021)10th percentile-41 vs school

Asian (2021)7th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-6 vs state

Science38%-12 vs state

Mathematics35%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Groton Middle School	Public	6-8	35 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Groton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 446-4200	884	76	11.7	80.8%	418 (47.3%)	63 (7.1%)	248 (28.1%)	44 (5.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	101 (11.4%)	38.6	144^th of 252 public middle schools	42.9%		41.3	138^th of 250 public middle schools	44.8%	6		38.2		44.6	49.1	39.4		34.5	43.7	27.3	$21,487
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication	Public, Charter	4-8	190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 447-1003	328	28	11.7	68.3%	42 (12.8%)	51 (15.5%)	191 (58.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.0%)	39.1	142^nd of 252 public middle schools	43.7%		39.7	141^st of 250 public middle schools	43.6%	1				49.0	52.6			34.4	31.6	27.2	$18,268
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades	Public, Magnet	5-8	36 Waller Avenue	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	New London School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 437-6480	133	7	19.2	82.7%	18 (13.5%)	24 (18.0%)	62 (46.6%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (18.0%)	15.5	200^th of 252 public middle schools	20.6%		15.6	199^th of 250 public middle schools	20.4%	1	33.3			31.3		28.1		16.7			$24,593
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School	Public	5-8	36 Waller St.	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6480	343	47	7.2	94.2%	22 (6.4%)	62 (18.1%)	223 (65.0%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.2%)	6.6	239^th of 252 public middle schools	5.2%		4.7	246^th of 250 public middle schools	1.6%	7		18.0		16.5	12.9	15.6			7.8		$24,593
Clark Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Clark Ln.	Waterford	06385	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 443-2837	529	47	11.3	33.8%	377 (71.3%)	13 (2.5%)	83 (15.7%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	62.2	95^th of 252 public middle schools	62.3%		60.8	94^th of 250 public middle schools	62.4%	1		54.2		53.8	55.8	50.6		46.2	63.7	47.6	$25,846
Ledyard Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 464-3188	535	45	12.0	28.6%	358 (66.9%)	16 (3.0%)	86 (16.1%)	15 (2.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.7%)	44.6	132^nd of 252 public middle schools	47.6%		41.6	137^th of 250 public middle schools	45.2%	5		53.2		40.2	49.7	46.6		31.0	48.2	30.4	$18,170
Stonington Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Field St.	Pawcatuck	06379	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 536-9613	366	45	8.2	28.1%	307 (83.9%)	5 (1.4%)	23 (6.3%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	83.1	37^th of 252 public middle schools	85.3%		78	59^th of 250 public middle schools	76.4%	22		61.0		78.8	73.1	66.7		64.4	72.4	54.3	$27,679
Preston Plains School	Public	6-8	1 Route 164	Preston	06365	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Preston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 889-3831	141	12	11.9	32.6%	109 (77.3%)	5 (3.5%)	16 (11.3%)	5 (3.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	51.5	118^th of 252 public middle schools	53.2%		54.6	112^th of 250 public middle schools	55.2%	6				56.0		60.0		30.0	44.2		$29,544
East Lyme Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-4491	716	61	11.6	27.7%	504 (70.4%)	16 (2.2%)	87 (12.2%)	65 (9.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.9%)	79.3	53^rd of 252 public middle schools	79.0%		79.9	47^th of 250 public middle schools	81.2%	6	61.1	67.7	59.7	64.6	70.1	68.4	49.1	58.5	55.9	62.4	$22,264
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School	Public	6-8	166 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 848-2822	519	45	11.5	46.4%	292 (56.3%)	34 (6.6%)	87 (16.8%)	32 (6.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (13.3%)	45.1	131^st of 252 public middle schools	48.0%		42.4	136^th of 250 public middle schools	45.6%	5		49.2		51.9	42.7	44.5		36.9	33.1	42.7	$20,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Groton Middle School

How many students attend Groton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 884 students attended Groton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Groton Middle School?

Students at Groton Middle School are 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Asian.

What district is Groton Middle School in?

Groton School District

What high school do graduates of Groton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Groton Middle School usually go on to attend Robert E. Fitch High School

Is Groton Middle School a good school?

Groton Middle School ranks 144^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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