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John Lyman School

Public Grades 2-3

Summary

John Lyman School is an elementary school located in Middlefield, Connecticut, serving 182 students in grades K-4 and part of the Regional School District 13.

John Lyman School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with over 70% of 3rd-grade and 67% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63% and 60% in the district, and 46% and 49% statewide. In mathematics, 67% of 3rd-graders and 45% of 4th-graders at John Lyman are proficient or better, exceeding the district and state averages. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, John Lyman has a significantly less diverse student population, with 84% White students, compared to the surrounding schools like Israel Putnam School and Frederick Brewster School, which have more diverse student bodies.

The low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at John Lyman School, just 12%, indicates that the school serves a more affluent population compared to nearby schools in the Meriden School District and Middletown School District. This socioeconomic disparity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also raises questions about equity and inclusivity within the school community.

207

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,336

Per pupil spending ?

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

106 Way Rd.
Middlefield, CT 06455

(860) 349-7240

District: Regional School District 13

Students who attend John Lyman School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank Ward Strong School
High:	Coginchaug Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2010 → 66th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Connecticut avg50%

Not ranked this year

John Lyman School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2023	70.1	166 of 491	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.6	130 of 538	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	124 of 522	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	185 of 532	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.0	155 of 518	70.1%	★★★★☆
2015	78.0	133 of 551	75.9%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	129 of 557	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	77.0	125 of 564	77.8%	★★★★☆
2011	74.9	163 of 565	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	82.6	41 of 579	92.9%	★★★★★
2009	78.6	105 of 566	81.4%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	114 of 565	79.8%	★★★★☆
2007	81.8	61 of 568	89.3%	★★★★☆
2006	76.2	147 of 570	74.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	75.4	116 of 455	74.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	63.8	110 of 262	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	143 of 327	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.1	167 of 295	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2021)75th percentile~ school

White (2023)58th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%~ state avg

Mathematics48%-4 vs state

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Schools Near John Lyman School

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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	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
John Lyman School	Public	2-3	106 Way Rd.	Middlefield	06455	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7240	207	19	10.7	18.4%	183 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)		48.5			48.5			$28,336
Middlefield Memorial School	Public	4-5	124 Hubbard St.	Middlefield	06455	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7235	206	21	9.9	16.5%	185 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	59.1	223^rd of 493 public elementary schools	54.8%		54.9	227^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.3%	4	69.7		61.0	66.7		42.0	46.5	$29,600
Thomas Hooker School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Overlook Rd.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-8839	404	26	15.4	59.4%	94 (23.3%)	22 (5.4%)	259 (64.1%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	80.3	106^th of 493 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.8	120^th of 497 public elementary schools	75.9%	14	67.4	58.3	72.7	82.6	66.7	72.7	76.1	$15,060
Wesley School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 344-0381	214	15	14.0	35.0%	102 (47.7%)	32 (15.0%)	49 (22.9%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.1%)	45.2	262^nd of 493 public elementary schools	46.9%					(n/a)		48.6	48.4	63.2	43.2		39.5	$27,607
Nathan Hale School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Atkins St. Ext.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-7486	485	32	15.3	76.1%	100 (20.6%)	51 (10.5%)	299 (61.6%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	69	178^th of 493 public elementary schools	63.9%		60.8	207^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.4%	29	44.2	55.7	76.7	67.4		79.5	60.5	$15,348
Snow School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Wadsworth St.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-2579	340	24	14.4	57.1%	105 (30.9%)	75 (22.1%)	106 (31.2%)	25 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.2%)	41.3	274^th of 493 public elementary schools	44.4%		59.6	211^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.5%	63		40.6	56.1	67.5	37.5	34.1	38.5	$22,943
Moody School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Country Club Rd.	Middletown	06457	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 347-2561	212	17	12.7	27.8%	109 (51.4%)	27 (12.7%)	38 (17.9%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	24 (11.3%)	74.5	149^th of 493 public elementary schools	69.8%		76.8	131^st of 497 public elementary schools	73.6%	18	61.3		69.4	64.5	59.3	80.6		$28,337
Roger Sherman School	Public	PK, KG-5	64 North Pearl St.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 238-1286	457	34	13.6	84.5%	60 (13.1%)	49 (10.7%)	308 (67.4%)	12 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.5%)	56.7	232^nd of 493 public elementary schools	52.9%		50.8	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%	11	44.8	44.9	60.8	60.9	56.4	59.4	59.8	$15,047
Israel Putnam School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Parker Ave.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-8493	445	31	14.4	81.1%	77 (17.3%)	68 (15.3%)	249 (56.0%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.8%)	66.7	188^th of 493 public elementary schools	61.9%		68	180^th of 497 public elementary schools	63.8%	8	62.4	46.5	65.5	65.1	55.9	65.5	67.1	$15,294
Frederick Brewster School	Public	PK, KG-1	126 Tuttle Rd.	Durham	06422	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7227	214	22	9.7	17.8%	179 (83.6%)	4 (1.9%)	18 (8.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)								$31,525

Frequently Asked Questions about John Lyman School

How many students attend John Lyman School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 207 students attended John Lyman School.

What district is John Lyman School in?

Regional School District 13

What is the racial makeup of John Lyman School?

Students at John Lyman School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of John Lyman School attend?

Students who attend John Lyman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank Ward Strong School
High : Coginchaug Regional High School

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