MacDonough School

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MacDonough School ranks 284 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public K-5

66 Spring St.
Middletown, CT 06457-2262

(860) 347-8553

District: Middletown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,654

Students who attend MacDonough School usually attend:

Middle:	Beman Middle School
High:	Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.9%

African American:

25.1%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MacDonough School ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at MacDonough School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.9%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MacDonough School is 11.9, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Compare MacDonough School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at MacDonough School is $20,654. 4 elementary schools in the Middletown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

MacDonough School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middletown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown School District 115^th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for MacDonough School

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Rank History for all students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	10.24	525^th	570	7.9%
2007	22.22	472^nd	568	16.9%
2008	38.04	419^th	565	25.8%
2009	47.48	388^th	566	31.4%
2010	52.94	357^th	579	38.3%
2011	37.14	424^th	565	25.0%
2012	31.88	440^th	564	22.0%
2013	36.73	414^th	557	25.7%
2015	17.78	454^th	551	17.6%
2017	12.97	430^th	519	17.1%
2018	28.56	376^th	532	29.3%
2019	32.91	354^th	522	32.2%
2021	37.85	321^st	538	40.3%
2022	43.48	276^th	490	43.7%
2023	38.75	285^th	491	42.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.08	266^th	371	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.09	233^rd	302	22.8%

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Rank History for Female students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.06	228^th	455	49.9%

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Rank History for Male students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.92	327^th	445	26.5%

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Rank History for White students at MacDonough School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.72	264^th	327	19.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for MacDonough School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	177	40	15	34	0	n/a	n/a	266
1989	197	61	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	292
1990	167	51	9	43	n/a	n/a	n/a	270
1991	164	65	11	37	0	n/a	n/a	277
1992	149	66	18	40	0	n/a	n/a	273
1993	136	65	14	40	0	n/a	n/a	255
1994	126	64	15	54	0	n/a	n/a	259
1995	170	73	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	273
1996	170	73	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	273
1997	156	86	5	32	0	n/a	n/a	279
1998	154	90	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	277
1999	116	94	4	39	0	n/a	n/a	253
2000	104	94	6	35	1	n/a	n/a	240
2001	102	75	3	49	0	n/a	n/a	229
2002	104	91	2	42	0	n/a	n/a	239
2003	104	91	2	42	0	n/a	n/a	239
2004	101	95	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	95	95	1	38	0	n/a	n/a	229
2006	90	112	1	56	0	n/a	n/a	259
2007	88	106	4	46	0	n/a	n/a	244
2008	72	99	5	43	1	n/a	n/a	220
2009	57	90	3	54	14	n/a	n/a	218
2010	68	82	4	57	0	n/a	n/a	211
2011	76	79	7	76	1	0	9	248
2012	75	84	6	84	1	0	12	262
2013	68	77	5	98	1	0	13	262
2014	60	51	4	71	0	0	18	204
2015	55	58	1	74	1	0	24	213
2016	59	55	1	63	1	0	29	208
2017	56	55	5	72	1	0	30	219
2018	73	52	7	69	1	0	31	233
2019	63	42	11	70	1	0	26	213
2020	78	40	13	60	1	2	28	222
2021	78	39	11	57	0	1	23	209
2022	67	54	10	42	3	0	24	200
2023	77	57	14	53	2	0	24	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MacDonough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	266	17.0	15.6	n/a
1989	292	18.0	16.2	n/a
1990	270	18.0	15.0	n/a
1991	277	18.0	15.3	n/a
1992	273	19.3	14.1	50.2
1993	255	17.8	14.3	5.5
1994	259	19.9	13.0	75.3
1995	273	20.8	13.1	66.3
1996	273	20.8	13.1	66.3
1997	279	20.3	13.7	54.8
1998	277	21.8	12.7	48.4
1999	253	19.5	13.0	69.2
2000	240	19.5	12.3	74.2
2001	229	19.2	11.9	n/a
2002	239	21.3	11.2	68.6
2003	239	21.3	11.2	68.6
2004	243	19.8	12.3	73.7
2005	229	18.0	12.7	n/a
2006	259	19.6	13.2	68.3
2007	244	19.6	12.4	73.4
2008	220	17.9	12.3	76.8
2009	218	19.4	12.7	72.9
2010	211	17.4	12.0	80.1
2011	248	17.6	14.0	77.8
2012	262	18.3	14.2	77.5
2013	262	17.8	14.6	80.9
2014	204	16.7	12.1	77.5
2015	213	18.0	11.8	80.3
2016	208	16.0	13.0	82.2
2017	219	17.4	12.5	63.5
2018	233	17.5	13.3	59.2
2019	213	15.2	14.0	55.9
2020	222	17.2	12.9	65.3
2021	209	15.8	13.2	60.8
2022	200	16.1	12.4	44
2023	227	19.0	11.9	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MacDonough School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	266	17.0	15.6	n/a
1989	292	18.0	16.2	n/a
1990	270	18.0	15.0	n/a
1991	277	18.0	15.3	n/a
1992	273	19.3	14.1	50.2
1993	255	17.8	14.3	5.5
1994	259	19.9	13.0	75.3
1995	273	20.8	13.1	66.3
1996	273	20.8	13.1	66.3
1997	279	20.3	13.7	54.8
1998	277	21.8	12.7	48.4
1999	253	19.5	13.0	69.2
2000	240	19.5	12.3	74.2
2001	229	19.2	11.9	n/a
2002	239	21.3	11.2	68.6
2003	239	21.3	11.2	68.6
2004	243	19.8	12.3	73.7
2005	229	18.0	12.7	n/a
2006	259	19.6	13.2	68.3
2007	244	19.6	12.4	73.4
2008	220	17.9	12.3	76.8
2009	218	19.4	12.7	72.9
2010	211	17.4	12.0	80.1
2011	248	17.6	14.0	77.8
2012	262	18.3	14.2	77.5
2013	262	17.8	14.6	80.9
2014	204	16.7	12.1	77.5
2015	213	18.0	11.8	80.3
2016	208	16.0	13.0	82.2
2017	219	17.4	12.5	63.5
2018	233	17.5	13.3	59.2
2019	213	15.2	14.0	55.9
2020	222	17.2	12.9	65.3
2021	209	15.8	13.2	60.8
2022	200	16.1	12.4	44
2023	227	19.0	11.9	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for MacDonough School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,905
2019	$18,580
2020	$19,754
2021	$20,654

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MacDonough School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 354^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 285^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MacDonough School)	33.3	52.9	19.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown School District)	51.1	54.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MacDonough School)	36.4	25.6	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	52.3	38.3	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (MacDonough School)	60.5	60	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middletown School District)	47.6	43.9	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	227	6.6%
African American	42	57	35.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	11	14	27.3%
Hispanic	70	53	24.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	77	22.2%
Two or More Races	26	24	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	66.5%	10.7%

Schools Near MacDonough School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NGSS Science (2023)	SBAC English Language Arts (2023)			SBAC Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
MacDonough School	Public	K-5	66 Spring St.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 347-8553	227	19	11.9	66.5%	77 (33.9%)	57 (25.1%)	53 (23.3%)	14 (6.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.6%)	38.7	284^th of 492 public elementary schools	42.3%		43.5	276^th of 490 public elementary schools	43.7%	8	45.5			46.5	25.6	60.0		$20,654
Spencer School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Westfield St.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 344-0711	265	24	10.9	63.8%	119 (44.9%)	54 (20.4%)	45 (17.0%)	11 (4.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (12.1%)	39	283^rd of 492 public elementary schools	42.5%		30	327^th of 490 public elementary schools	33.3%	44		51.4	51.1	43.5	40.5	44.4	31.1	$23,300
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-1	81 High St.	Portland	06480	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Portland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 342-3131	215	18	11.8	25.1%	160 (74.4%)	8 (3.7%)	33 (15.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$16,987
Lawrence School	Public	K-5	Kaplan Dr.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 632-2158	329	23	14.0	36.5%	158 (48.0%)	65 (19.8%)	42 (12.8%)	26 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.6%)	25.2	343^rd of 492 public elementary schools	30.3%		24.9	347^th of 490 public elementary schools	29.2%	4	39.3	36.4	40.7	44.3	29.6	29.6	21.3	$19,714
Snow School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Wadsworth St.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 347-2579	332	23	14.6	53.6%	143 (43.1%)	66 (19.9%)	64 (19.3%)	24 (7.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.6%)	45.5	259^th of 492 public elementary schools	47.4%		54.9	228^th of 490 public elementary schools	53.5%	31		44.7	48.7	55.9			38.2	$21,860
Bielefield School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Maynard St.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 347-4124	271	21	12.9	60.9%	80 (29.5%)	77 (28.4%)	63 (23.2%)	11 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	36 (13.3%)	16	386^th of 492 public elementary schools	21.5%		12.8	408^th of 490 public elementary schools	16.7%	22	26.8	34.1	32.4		19.5		19.6	$20,502
Farm Hill School	Public	K-5	390 Ridge Rd.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 346-1225	277	26	10.5	55.6%	130 (46.9%)	64 (23.1%)	42 (15.2%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.6%)	30.3	324^th of 492 public elementary schools	34.1%		36.9	301^st of 490 public elementary schools	38.6%	23	52.6	41.5	33.3	40.4	41.5	25.6	24.6	$20,476
Gildersleeve School	Public	2-4	565 Main St.	Portland	06480	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Portland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 342-0411	290	25	11.7	25.9%	209 (72.1%)	8 (2.8%)	54 (18.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	74.8	141^st of 492 public elementary schools	71.3%		72.4	149^th of 490 public elementary schools	69.6%	8		59.3	67.0		61.9	77.0		$16,759
Moody School	Public	K-5	300 Country Club Rd.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 347-2561	214	18	11.6	29.9%	103 (48.1%)	33 (15.4%)	27 (12.6%)	20 (9.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (13.6%)	79.8	113^th of 492 public elementary schools	77.0%		73.4	141^st of 490 public elementary schools	71.2%	28		73.5	80.0			74.3	48.6	$24,023
Wesley School	Public	K-5	10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 344-0381	213	17	12.3	35.7%	114 (53.5%)	41 (19.2%)	29 (13.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.7%)	57	217^th of 492 public elementary schools	55.9%					(n/a)		53.8	70.0	61.8	43.6		44.1	$21,701

Frequently Asked Questions about MacDonough School

What is the racial makeup of MacDonough School?

Students at MacDonough School are 34% White, 25% African American, 23% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is MacDonough School a good school?

MacDonough School ranks 284^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is MacDonough School in?

Middletown School District

What schools do graduates of MacDonough School attend?

Students who attend MacDonough School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beman Middle School
High : Middletown High School

How many students attend MacDonough School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended MacDonough School.

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