Summary:
The 06401 zip code in Connecticut is home to a single middle school, Ansonia Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ansonia School District, which is ranked 151 out of 156 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ansonia Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to other Connecticut middle schools, ranking 220 out of 252 in 2024-2025, 210 out of 250 in 2023-2024, and 221 out of 249 in 2022-2023, all with a 1-star rating. The school's academic proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, with only 22.8% of 6th graders, 23.4% of 7th graders, and 21.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the SBAC English Language Arts assessment, and even lower rates in mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and a high percentage of students (66.02%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, which could be an asset if the resources are being used effectively to support student learning. However, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at Ansonia Middle School and the broader Ansonia School District.
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