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Clark Lane Middle School

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Clark Lane Middle School ranks 59 th of 258 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 258 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Clark Lane Middle School in Waterford, CT, serves 529 students in grades 6–8 and has become one of the strongest middle schools in southeastern Connecticut. In 2025–2026, it ranked 59th out of 258 middle schools statewide — a 77th-percentile, 4-star rating that marks a big improvement from the previous year's 95th-place finish. The school exceeds Connecticut state proficiency averages in every subject and grade level tested, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 9.6% is well below the state average of 16.4%. The Waterford School District overall ranks in the 49th percentile of Connecticut districts, making Clark Lane's top-quarter performance especially notable.

Among nearby middle schools, Clark Lane ranks third-highest, behind only Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and essentially tied with East Lyme Middle School. Math is a particular strength: Clark Lane's 7th grade math proficiency rate of 70.3% is the highest among all nearby middle schools, outpacing East Lyme (62.5%) and Lyme-Old Lyme (62.4%). Its 8th grade math rate of 62.8% is second only to Lyme-Old Lyme's 76.6%. It is also well ahead of Groton Middle School (31.7%), Ledyard Middle School (42.6%), and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (37.5%). In 8th grade ELA, Clark Lane's 65.1% trails only East Lyme and Lyme-Old Lyme among nearby schools.

One of the most striking findings is how well the school serves economically disadvantaged students. Clark Lane's low-income students rank 6th out of 111 schools statewide — the 95th percentile — and Hispanic students rank in the 85th percentile. This is especially impressive given that about 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher proportion than at East Lyme (27.7%) or Lyme-Old Lyme (18.5%). The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $19,493 per pupil, above most nearby districts, and maintaining a favorable 11.3 student-teacher ratio. Special education outcomes are the main area to watch, but overall, Clark Lane is clearly on an upward trajectory.

529

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,846

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 443-2837

District: Waterford School District

Students who attend Clark Lane Middle School usually attend:

High:

Waterford High School

Feeder schools for Clark Lane Middle School:

Elementary:	Great Neck Elementary School
	Oswegatchie Elementary School
	Quaker Hill Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Two or more races:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (63% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Connecticut avg48%

59^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 153Waterford School District among Connecticut districts

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
2026	77.5	59 of 258	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	62.2	95 of 252	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	94 of 250	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	98 of 249	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	73 of 250	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.4	79 of 275	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	63 of 259	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	89 of 249	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.6	83 of 250	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.5	100 of 246	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.4	87 of 280	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.5	56 of 278	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	66 of 272	75.7%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	57 of 269	78.8%	★★★★☆
2010	77.1	61 of 268	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.7	79 of 255	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.0	76 of 252	69.8%	★★★★☆
2007	70.4	88 of 250	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.0	68 of 248	72.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	61.1	35 of 104	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	74.5	41 of 164	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	55.5	76 of 164	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.5	80 of 161	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.7	84 of 160	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.8	74 of 166	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.8	75 of 235	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.3	58 of 169	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	77 of 160	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	17 of 115	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.1	23 of 146	84.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	6 of 112	94.6%	★★★★★
2025	72.1	30 of 117	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	34 of 114	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	54.6	42 of 109	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.4	28 of 106	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	45 of 218	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	28 of 104	73.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	65 of 164	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	86 of 162	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.0	80 of 157	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.1	77 of 158	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.8	56 of 169	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.8	69 of 224	69.2%	★★★★☆
2019	72.2	62 of 167	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	80 of 164	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	17 of 36	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.4	20 of 27	25.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	75.4	40 of 244	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	3 of 25	88.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	59 of 150	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.7	110 of 153	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.6	111 of 154	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.7	103 of 158	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.7	59 of 151	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.0	82 of 175	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	69 of 166	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.0	102 of 168	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)85th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)66th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)61st percentile-16 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+13 vs state

Science63%+12 vs state

Mathematics63%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Mathematics (2026)					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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Clark Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Clark Ln.	Waterford	06385	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 443-2837	529	47	11.3	33.8%	377 (71.3%)	13 (2.5%)	83 (15.7%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	77.5	59^th of 258 public middle schools	77.1%		62.2	95^th of 252 public middle schools	62.3%	36		62.8			64.7	64.0	65.1			53.3	70.3	62.8	$25,846
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School	Public	5-8	36 Waller St.	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6480	343	47	7.2	94.2%	22 (6.4%)	62 (18.1%)	223 (65.0%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.2%)	7.4	242^nd of 258 public middle schools	6.2%		6.6	239^th of 252 public middle schools	5.2%	3		24.4			9.6	2444.0	14.3			2386.0	8.8	5.9	$24,593
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades	Public, Magnet	5-8	36 Waller Avenue	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	New London School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 437-6480	133	7	19.2	82.7%	18 (13.5%)	24 (18.0%)	62 (46.6%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (18.0%)	14.1	212^th of 258 public middle schools	17.8%		15.5	200^th of 252 public middle schools	20.6%	12		786.0			32.8	2486.0	2534.0			15.6	14.3	2479.0	$24,593
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication	Public, Charter	4-8	190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.	New London	06320	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 447-1003	328	28	11.7	68.3%	42 (12.8%)	51 (15.5%)	191 (58.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.0%)	46.3	133^rd of 258 public middle schools	48.4%		39.1	142^nd of 252 public middle schools	43.7%	9	510.0	798.0	2476.0	57.7	51.2	53.5	2549.0	2463.0	2520.0	48.8	33.7	30.0	$18,268
East Lyme Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-4491	716	61	11.6	27.7%	504 (70.4%)	16 (2.2%)	87 (12.2%)	65 (9.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.9%)	75.2	65^th of 258 public middle schools	74.8%		79.3	53^rd of 252 public middle schools	79.0%	12	67.7	68.8		70.3	54.5	67.5	70.2		62.2	54.3	62.5	56.3	$22,264
Groton Middle School	Public	6-8	35 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Groton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 446-4200	884	76	11.7	80.8%	418 (47.3%)	63 (7.1%)	248 (28.1%)	44 (5.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	101 (11.4%)	46.7	129^th of 258 public middle schools	50.0%		38.6	144^th of 252 public middle schools	42.9%	15		45.0			48.9	53.4	49.1			40.1	44.0	31.7	$21,487
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School	Public	6-8	166 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 848-2822	519	45	11.5	46.4%	292 (56.3%)	34 (6.6%)	87 (16.8%)	32 (6.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (13.3%)	46.3	132^nd of 258 public middle schools	48.8%		45.1	131^st of 252 public middle schools	48.0%	1		55.9			52.5	46.4	45.4			48.4	28.6	37.5	$20,797
Ledyard Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 464-3188	535	45	12.0	28.6%	358 (66.9%)	16 (3.0%)	86 (16.1%)	15 (2.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.7%)	43.9	138^th of 258 public middle schools	46.5%		44.6	132^nd of 252 public middle schools	47.6%	6		57.4			47.6	35.4	48.4			33.9	34.1	42.6	$18,170
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School	Public	6-8	53 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-2568	271	27	10.0	18.5%	233 (86.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.6%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	85.2	35^th of 258 public middle schools	86.4%		85.8	27^th of 252 public middle schools	89.3%	8		85.1			71.4	61.2	74.5			63.5	62.4	76.6	$27,138
Preston Plains School	Public	6-8	1 Route 164	Preston	06365	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Preston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 889-3831	141	12	11.9	32.6%	109 (77.3%)	5 (3.5%)	16 (11.3%)	5 (3.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	50.5	121^st of 258 public middle schools	53.1%		51.5	118^th of 252 public middle schools	53.2%	3		807.0			2524.0	46.0	2587.0			31.7	46.0	53.8	$29,544

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Lane Middle School

What district is Clark Lane Middle School in?

Waterford School District

What is the racial makeup of Clark Lane Middle School?

Students at Clark Lane Middle School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Clark Lane Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clark Lane Middle School usually go on to attend Waterford High School

Is Clark Lane Middle School a good school?

Clark Lane Middle School ranks 59^th of 258 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clark Lane Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 529 students attended Clark Lane Middle School.

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