Nathan Hale Middle School

Summary:

Nathan Hale Middle School is a public middle school in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving 545 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Norwalk School District, which is ranked 127 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nathan Hale Middle School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.21%) compared to the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the state and district levels. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American and Hispanic students but lower for other subgroups, such as male and disabled students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.58% to 63.53%, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other middle schools in the Norwalk School District, such as Roton Middle School and West Rocks Middle School, Nathan Hale Middle School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. However, when compared to middle schools in higher-performing districts, such as Weston, Darien, and Wilton, Nathan Hale Middle School's performance is significantly lower, with these schools consistently ranking among the top in the state and having much higher proficiency rates in core academic subjects.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 176 Strawberry Hill Avenue
       Norwalk, CT  06851


(203) 899-2910

District: Norwalk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,216 Help


Students who attend Nathan Hale Middle School usually attend:

High:    Norwalk High School

Feeder schools for Nathan Hale Middle School:

Elementary:    Marvin Elementary School
    Naramake Elementary School
    Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
White:
25.1%
African American:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Nathan Hale Middle School ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Norwalk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nathan Hale Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), White (25.1%), African American (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Middle School is 11.8, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Norwalk School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathan Hale Middle School is $20,216, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Norwalk School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nathan Hale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nathan Hale Middle School 140th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Nathan Hale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Norwalk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk School District 127th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nathan Hale Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.73 142nd 248 42.7%
2007 56.74 137th 250 45.2%
2008 59.94 131st 252 48.0%
2009 62.65 127th 255 50.2%
2010 64.25 130th 268 51.5%
2011 62.74 138th 269 48.7%
2012 66.50 123rd 272 54.8%
2013 60.33 146th 278 47.5%
2015 52.06 136th 280 51.4%
2016 35.93 146th 246 40.7%
2017 38.26 148th 250 40.8%
2018 35.99 154th 249 38.2%
2019 33.21 160th 259 38.2%
2021 45.30 139th 275 49.5%
2022 44.47 126th 250 49.6%
2023 45.14 130th 249 47.8%
2024 40.77 140th 250 44.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.43 12th 26 53.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.39 14th 23 39.1%
2021 49.98 119th 244 51.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.48 75th 104 27.9%
2021 51.88 99th 218 54.6%
2022 63.82 35th 106 67.0%
2023 59.73 34th 109 68.8%
2024 44.95 63rd 114 44.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.31 130th 160 18.8%
2019 23.16 130th 169 23.1%
2021 40.50 130th 235 44.7%
2022 43.59 98th 166 41.0%
2023 41.27 96th 160 40.0%
2024 38.90 102nd 161 36.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.14 79th 104 24.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 112th 164 31.7%
2019 27.51 117th 167 29.9%
2021 41.40 126th 224 43.8%
2022 34.98 109th 169 35.5%
2023 30.93 109th 158 31.0%
2024 26.27 115th 157 26.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 20th 31 35.5%
2019 35.12 27th 38 28.9%
2021 72.64 12th 80 85.0%
2022 79.32 3rd 40 92.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.06 22nd 75 70.7%
2019 45.65 43rd 97 55.7%
2021 44.94 74th 146 49.3%
2022 53.92 33rd 97 66.0%
2023 54.78 30th 99 69.7%
2024 46.38 47th 104 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at Nathan Hale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 109th 168 35.1%
2019 38.63 105th 166 36.7%
2021 52.96 83rd 175 52.6%
2022 58.54 60th 151 60.3%
2023 57.42 68th 158 57.0%
2024 64.35 54th 154 64.9%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nathan Hale Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 128 13 70 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1989 321 136 18 72 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 297 148 14 81 n/a n/a n/a 0 540
1991 315 155 15 73 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1992 311 138 12 72 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 298 148 20 67 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1994 298 163 18 71 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 290 177 16 74 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 290 177 16 74 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 276 166 24 79 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 310 161 22 82 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 330 147 22 82 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 335 150 16 73 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 336 170 19 72 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 308 199 27 99 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 308 199 27 99 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 300 176 23 120 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 286 177 27 128 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 268 172 27 120 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 265 118 23 131 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 281 87 22 116 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 287 76 27 140 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 311 88 34 152 3 n/a n/a 0 588
2011 296 109 28 189 2 0 8 0 632
2012 282 107 25 197 0 0 2 0 613
2013 273 117 30 188 0 0 2 0 610
2014 261 109 29 178 0 0 2 0 579
2015 266 109 26 212 0 1 6 0 620
2016 278 99 29 260 0 1 10 0 677
2017 255 100 28 264 1 1 8 0 657
2018 246 108 31 288 0 0 7 0 680
2019 216 103 28 286 0 0 15 0 648
2020 201 91 30 293 0 0 12 0 627
2021 178 81 31 294 0 0 11 0 595
2022 148 79 24 283 0 0 13 0 547
2023 137 74 26 290 0 0 18 0 545

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 Nathan Hale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 48.0 11.1 n/a
1989 547 47.8 11.4 n/a
1990 540 50.8 10.6 n/a
1991 558 51.5 10.8 n/a
1992 533 49.9 10.6 18
1993 533 49.3 10.8 2.1
1994 550 46.1 11.9 27.3
1995 557 48.1 11.6 22.3
1996 557 48.1 11.6 22.3
1997 545 51.3 10.6 18.5
1998 575 52.3 11.0 14.3
1999 581 51.7 11.2 14.5
2000 574 51.2 11.2 18.5
2001 597 48.9 12.2 n/a
2002 633 55.2 11.5 29.2
2003 633 55.2 11.5 29.2
2004 619 51.8 11.9 30.2
2005 619 42.8 14.5 n/a
2006 588 46.9 12.5 24.8
2007 537 47.8 11.2 16.9
2008 506 47.8 10.6 25.1
2009 533 49.8 11.4 24.4
2010 588 50.8 11.5 33.3
2011 632 51.5 12.2 39.7
2012 613 53.3 11.4 40.5
2013 610 50.3 12.1 39.8
2014 579 51.3 11.2 41.6
2015 620 49.0 12.6 42.3
2016 677 49.0 13.8 40.9
2017 657 54.5 12.0 47.3
2018 680 55.0 12.3 49.3
2019 648 48.4 13.3 57.6
2020 627 52.2 12.0 61.1
2021 595 52.5 11.3 63.5
2022 547 45.0 12.1 58
2023 545 46.0 11.8 53.6

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 Nathan Hale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 48.0 11.1 n/a
1989 547 47.8 11.4 n/a
1990 540 50.8 10.6 n/a
1991 558 51.5 10.8 n/a
1992 533 49.9 10.6 18
1993 533 49.3 10.8 2.1
1994 550 46.1 11.9 27.3
1995 557 48.1 11.6 22.3
1996 557 48.1 11.6 22.3
1997 545 51.3 10.6 18.5
1998 575 52.3 11.0 14.3
1999 581 51.7 11.2 14.5
2000 574 51.2 11.2 18.5
2001 597 48.9 12.2 n/a
2002 633 55.2 11.5 29.2
2003 633 55.2 11.5 29.2
2004 619 51.8 11.9 30.2
2005 619 42.8 14.5 n/a
2006 588 46.9 12.5 24.8
2007 537 47.8 11.2 16.9
2008 506 47.8 10.6 25.1
2009 533 49.8 11.4 24.4
2010 588 50.8 11.5 33.3
2011 632 51.5 12.2 39.7
2012 613 53.3 11.4 40.5
2013 610 50.3 12.1 39.8
2014 579 51.3 11.2 41.6
2015 620 49.0 12.6 42.3
2016 677 49.0 13.8 40.9
2017 657 54.5 12.0 47.3
2018 680 55.0 12.3 49.3
2019 648 48.4 13.3 57.6
2020 627 52.2 12.0 61.1
2021 595 52.5 11.3 63.5
2022 547 45.0 12.1 58
2023 545 46.0 11.8 53.6

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 Nathan Hale Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,655
2019 $19,071
2020 $19,123
2021 $20,216

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathan Hale Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 249 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Middle School)42.543.7
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)46.938
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Hale Middle School)35.731.7
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)36.629.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Middle School)52.147.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)48.539.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Hale Middle School)36.136.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)38.129.8
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Middle School)40.751.7
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)4641.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Hale Middle School)29.432
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)33.826.7
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students648545
 15.9%
African American10374
 28.2%
American Indian00
Asian2826
 7.1%
Hispanic286290
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White216137
 36.6%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%53.6%
 4%


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Students at Nathan Hale Middle School are 53% Hispanic, 25% White, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Nathan Hale Middle School usually go on to attend Norwalk High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Nathan Hale Middle School.

Nathan Hale Middle School ranks 140th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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