Is Dolan School a good school?

Dolan School ranks 146 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dolan School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 626 students attended Dolan School.

What is the racial makeup of Dolan School?

Students at Dolan School are 47% Hispanic, 29% White, 16% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Dolan School attend?

Students who attend Dolan School usually go on to attend Stamford High School

Dolan School in Stamford CT

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Dolan School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolan School 146^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Dolan School in the ranking list.)

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Stamford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stamford School District 115^th of 148 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	41.38	170^th	248	31.5%
2007	39.94	168^th	250	32.8%
2008	37.99	171^st	252	32.1%
2009	42.38	170^th	255	33.3%
2010	36.46	193^rd	268	28.0%
2011	43.56	182^nd	269	32.3%
2012	49.41	173^rd	272	36.4%
2013	47.18	181^st	278	34.9%
2015	48.14	144^th	280	48.6%
2016	45.93	130^th	246	47.2%
2017	40.25	141^st	250	43.6%
2018	42.03	143^rd	249	42.6%
2019	33.75	159^th	259	38.6%
2021	38.85	154^th	275	44.0%
2022	34.31	146^th	250	41.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.85	33^rd	34	2.9%
2022	28.31	8^th	26	69.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.28	165^th	244	32.4%
2022	23.79	21^st	36	41.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	33.10	70^th	104	32.7%
2021	32.25	143^rd	218	34.4%
2022	39.25	71^st	106	33.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	33.42	112^th	160	30.0%
2019	28.74	124^th	169	26.6%
2021	37.03	141^st	235	40.0%
2022	35.63	113^th	166	31.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.60	57^th	104	45.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	35.39	110^th	164	32.9%
2019	22.57	128^th	167	23.4%
2021	32.02	147^th	224	34.4%
2022	19.80	131^st	169	22.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	56.24	12^th	31	61.3%
2019	50.60	17^th	38	55.3%
2021	30.72	56^th	80	30.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	66.23	15^th	75	80.0%
2019	57.48	31^st	97	68.0%
2021	49.76	66^th	146	54.8%
2022	54.80	31^st	97	68.0%

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Rank History for White students at Dolan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	41.49	107^th	168	36.3%
2019	27.32	132^nd	166	20.5%
2021	30.67	126^th	175	28.0%
2022	31.31	104^th	151	31.1%

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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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by a student
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

I really dont like dolan..well i hate dolan,we cant have any fun.. the principal is really strict and she dont like anybody to have fun.I think our school should have a school talent show such as singing,dancing,rapping,and many other talents.With this, students would have a chance to express themselves.This will also help them with their personal lifes and no matter whats going on at home, they can always look forward to what they wanna do in school. Another problem is with lunch. We cant even sit with our friends we have to sit by homeroom. Many of other students would agree with me if i had showed them this.Our school should also have dress up days at least every month or something. This school is way too strict! We (kids) would wanna have some fun at school. Alot of kids would LOVE going to dolan...My other friends, when they ask me what school i go to now,i tell them dolan and they just say mhm mhm mhm. i think dolan is veerrryyy BORING! please pleasseee can yall just switch it up a little bit please!!! thats all im asking...and its sad that alot of kids dont have a voice like i do.. im speaking for all of us soo please! i want this year to be the best year of our lifes since its the last year! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dolan School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	264	160	16	56	0	n/a	n/a	496
1989	235	166	11	59	0	n/a	n/a	471
1990	245	157	10	74	n/a	n/a	n/a	486
1991	258	162	7	68	0	n/a	n/a	495
1992	386	268	22	98	0	n/a	n/a	774
1993	392	305	20	114	0	n/a	n/a	831
1994	392	294	16	126	0	n/a	n/a	828
1995	367	284	19	122	0	n/a	n/a	792
1996	367	284	19	122	0	n/a	n/a	792
1997	377	300	24	131	0	n/a	n/a	832
1998	394	296	24	146	0	n/a	n/a	860
1999	401	280	23	165	0	n/a	n/a	869
2000	391	244	38	162	0	n/a	n/a	835
2001	410	244	39	190	1	n/a	n/a	884
2002	367	209	29	174	1	n/a	n/a	780
2003	367	209	29	174	1	n/a	n/a	780
2004	314	172	34	162	0	n/a	n/a	682
2005	297	160	36	151	0	n/a	n/a	644
2006	289	157	37	156	0	n/a	n/a	639
2007	275	148	35	184	0	n/a	n/a	642
2008	243	155	27	200	0	n/a	n/a	625
2009	226	159	22	229	0	n/a	n/a	636
2010	218	158	16	223	0	n/a	n/a	615
2011	206	126	15	203	0	0	3	553
2012	184	111	18	211	0	0	4	528
2013	163	124	21	219	0	0	4	531
2014	174	119	32	239	0	0	9	573
2015	159	100	40	226	0	0	7	532
2016	158	75	38	222	0	0	4	497
2017	154	70	28	223	0	1	2	478
2018	158	88	26	254	0	1	5	532
2019	203	107	26	253	1	2	12	604
2020	211	106	31	292	2	4	16	662
2021	201	96	28	280	1	4	19	629
2022	182	99	27	296	0	1	21	626

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

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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 Dolan School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	48.0	10.3	n/a
1989	471	51.0	9.2	n/a
1990	486	50.0	9.7	n/a
1991	495	51.0	9.7	n/a
1992	774	66.3	11.6	22
1993	831	68.3	12.2	3.1
1994	828	68.1	12.2	11.7
1995	792	68.9	11.5	35.4
1996	792	68.9	11.5	35.4
1997	832	70.7	11.8	34.5
1998	860	73.7	11.7	33.4
1999	869	75.7	11.5	34.6
2000	835	71.7	11.6	33.9
2001	884	76.7	11.5	n/a
2002	780	72.7	10.7	38.5
2003	780	72.7	10.7	38.5
2004	682	61.5	11.1	46.2
2005	644	51.5	12.5	n/a
2006	639	45.5	14.0	55.1
2007	642	43.5	14.8	41.1
2008	625	50.5	12.4	45.4
2009	636	55.4	12.7	50.2
2010	615	50.4	12.2	50.1
2011	553	52.4	10.5	55.2
2012	528	49.4	10.6	56.1
2013	531	50.4	10.5	61.6
2014	573	47.5	12.0	53.2
2015	532	48.0	11.0	53.9
2016	497	46.0	10.8	57.7
2017	478	42.0	11.3	53.8
2018	532	46.6	11.4	60
2019	604	44.5	13.5	64.6
2020	662	47.5	13.9	66.8
2021	629	51.7	12.1	63.3
2022	626	49.5	12.6	61.3

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 Dolan School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	48.0	10.3	n/a
1989	471	51.0	9.2	n/a
1990	486	50.0	9.7	n/a
1991	495	51.0	9.7	n/a
1992	774	66.3	11.6	22
1993	831	68.3	12.2	3.1
1994	828	68.1	12.2	11.7
1995	792	68.9	11.5	35.4
1996	792	68.9	11.5	35.4
1997	832	70.7	11.8	34.5
1998	860	73.7	11.7	33.4
1999	869	75.7	11.5	34.6
2000	835	71.7	11.6	33.9
2001	884	76.7	11.5	n/a
2002	780	72.7	10.7	38.5
2003	780	72.7	10.7	38.5
2004	682	61.5	11.1	46.2
2005	644	51.5	12.5	n/a
2006	639	45.5	14.0	55.1
2007	642	43.5	14.8	41.1
2008	625	50.5	12.4	45.4
2009	636	55.4	12.7	50.2
2010	615	50.4	12.2	50.1
2011	553	52.4	10.5	55.2
2012	528	49.4	10.6	56.1
2013	531	50.4	10.5	61.6
2014	573	47.5	12.0	53.2
2015	532	48.0	11.0	53.9
2016	497	46.0	10.8	57.7
2017	478	42.0	11.3	53.8
2018	532	46.6	11.4	60
2019	604	44.5	13.5	64.6
2020	662	47.5	13.9	66.8
2021	629	51.7	12.1	63.3
2022	626	49.5	12.6	61.3

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 Dolan School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,778
2019	$16,839
2020	$15,949
2021	$16,632

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dolan School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 146^th of 250 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dolan School)	46.1	43.8	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)	48.3	39.1	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	47.9	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dolan School)	40.2	24.5	15.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)	38.7	25.9	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	37.1	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dolan School)	40.7	43.8	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)	45.3	39.6	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	49.7	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dolan School)	30.6	19.6	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)	38.4	26.1	12.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	37.9	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dolan School)	45.1	43.3	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)	46.9	41.9	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	49.2	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dolan School)	37.7	23	14.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)	35	24.4	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	34.3	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	604	629	4.1%
African American	107	96	10.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	26	28	7.7%
Hispanic	253	280	10.7%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	203	201	1%
Two or More Races	12	19	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	63.3%	1.3%

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