Is Rippowam Middle School a good school?

Rippowam Middle School ranks 171 st of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rippowam Middle School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 746 students attended Rippowam Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Rippowam Middle School?

Students at Rippowam Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 27% White, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Rippowam Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rippowam Middle School usually go on to attend Westhill High School

Rippowam Middle School in Stamford CT

Performance Trends

Compare Details Rippowam Middle School ranks worse than 68.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Stamford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Rippowam Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Stamford School District. Student population at Rippowam Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.9%), White (27.1%), African American (17.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rippowam Middle School is 11.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Stamford School District. (See more...)

Compare Rippowam Middle School employs 63.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rippowam Middle School is $18,693, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Stamford School District!

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SchoolDigger ranks Rippowam Middle School 171^st of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Rippowam Middle 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 Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	30.71	186^th	248	25.0%
2007	35.86	173^rd	250	30.8%
2008	34.17	178^th	252	29.4%
2009	39.32	178^th	255	30.2%
2010	37.66	192^nd	268	28.4%
2011	37.70	196^th	269	27.1%
2012	40.74	196^th	272	27.9%
2013	47.54	179^th	278	35.6%
2015	35.02	179^th	280	36.1%
2016	29.44	166^th	246	32.5%
2017	30.59	159^th	250	36.4%
2018	22.25	186^th	249	25.3%
2019	21.02	188^th	259	27.4%
2021	30.14	181^st	275	34.2%
2022	23.05	171^st	250	31.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	6.64	10^th	16	37.5%
2021	51.76	10^th	34	70.6%
2022	31.41	5^th	26	80.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.76	18^th	25	28.0%
2021	32.37	168^th	244	31.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	18.32	86^th	104	17.3%
2021	33.58	136^th	218	37.6%
2022	27.68	84^th	106	20.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	14.94	140^th	160	12.5%
2019	12.69	146^th	169	13.6%
2021	26.86	162^nd	235	31.1%
2022	21.41	132^nd	166	20.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.86	67^th	104	35.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	18.41	132^nd	164	19.5%
2019	17.00	142^nd	167	15.0%
2021	25.99	160^th	224	28.6%
2022	17.61	138^th	169	18.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	36.50	24^th	31	22.6%
2019	26.58	32^nd	38	15.8%
2021	39.08	43^rd	80	46.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	37.90	41^st	75	45.3%
2019	40.81	49^th	97	49.5%
2021	37.03	91^st	146	37.7%
2022	30.70	65^th	97	33.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rippowam Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	25.51	130^th	168	22.6%
2019	14.14	148^th	166	10.8%
2021	24.06	141^st	175	19.4%
2022	21.20	122^nd	151	19.2%

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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 Rippowam Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	293	164	25	141	0	n/a	n/a	623
2003	293	164	25	141	0	n/a	n/a	623
2004	406	238	27	216	0	n/a	n/a	887
2005	371	243	27	213	0	n/a	n/a	854
2006	349	231	27	197	0	n/a	n/a	804
2007	359	212	43	221	0	n/a	n/a	835
2008	347	186	49	225	0	n/a	n/a	807
2009	311	168	48	219	0	n/a	n/a	746
2010	278	164	41	207	0	n/a	n/a	690
2011	249	165	32	197	0	0	1	644
2012	239	178	31	197	0	0	1	646
2013	245	164	36	205	0	0	4	654
2014	242	152	50	239	0	1	4	688
2015	256	152	63	269	0	2	9	751
2016	248	154	80	305	0	2	10	799
2017	197	140	55	297	0	1	13	703
2018	183	150	48	329	1	1	15	727
2019	222	153	37	317	1	2	19	751
2020	222	140	40	360	2	1	22	787
2021	230	143	40	368	2	0	25	808
2022	202	128	35	357	1	2	21	746

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 Rippowam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	623	51.5	12.1	39.8
2003	623	51.5	12.1	39.8
2004	887	72.0	12.3	44.4
2005	854	69.8	12.2	n/a
2006	804	69.8	11.5	49.8
2007	835	67.0	12.5	42.5
2008	807	79.0	10.2	45.5
2009	746	80.9	9.9	48.7
2010	690	63.2	10.9	48.6
2011	644	63.2	10.1	51.2
2012	646	59.2	10.9	51.7
2013	654	55.9	11.6	53.5
2014	688	54.0	12.7	46.4
2015	751	61.0	12.3	55.9
2016	799	61.0	13.0	52.6
2017	703	60.0	11.7	58.9
2018	727	64.1	11.3	59.8
2019	751	59.7	12.5	68.2
2020	787	65.2	12.0	68
2021	808	63.6	12.7	65
2022	746	63.2	11.8	62.2

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 Rippowam Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	623	51.5	12.1	39.8
2003	623	51.5	12.1	39.8
2004	887	72.0	12.3	44.4
2005	854	69.8	12.2	n/a
2006	804	69.8	11.5	49.8
2007	835	67.0	12.5	42.5
2008	807	79.0	10.2	45.5
2009	746	80.9	9.9	48.7
2010	690	63.2	10.9	48.6
2011	644	63.2	10.1	51.2
2012	646	59.2	10.9	51.7
2013	654	55.9	11.6	53.5
2014	688	54.0	12.7	46.4
2015	751	61.0	12.3	55.9
2016	799	61.0	13.0	52.6
2017	703	60.0	11.7	58.9
2018	727	64.1	11.3	59.8
2019	751	59.7	12.5	68.2
2020	787	65.2	12.0	68
2021	808	63.6	12.7	65
2022	746	63.2	11.8	62.2

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 Rippowam Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,714
2019	$18,882
2020	$18,435
2021	$18,693

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rippowam Middle 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 171^st of 250 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rippowam Middle School)	39.2	24.9	14.3%
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 (Rippowam Middle School)	26.3	8.6	17.7%
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 (Rippowam Middle School)	30.7	33.7	3%
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 (Rippowam Middle School)	28.6	22.2	6.4%
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 (Rippowam Middle School)	37.9	44.9	7%
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 (Rippowam Middle School)	25.8	19.9	5.9%
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	751	808	7.6%
African American	153	143	6.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	37	40	8.1%
Hispanic	317	368	16.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	222	230	3.6%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	65%	3.2%

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