Summary:
ZIP code 06469, covering Moodus, CT, is served by a single public middle school, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, which enrolls 346 students in grades 4 through 8 as part of the East Haddam School District.
Because this is the only middle school in the area, parents should focus on how it compares to state averages and its own history. The school has a 3-star rating and ranks at the 55th percentile of Connecticut middle schools, though its district ranks lower at the 39th percentile, suggesting the middle school is one of the stronger parts of the district. Attendance is a clear strength: the chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is well below the state average of 16.4%. The school also enjoys strong resources, with a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1 and per-pupil spending around $21,787, though these resources have not translated into top-tier academic results overall.
Academically, the school is slightly above the state average, with standout performance in 4th grade ELA (78.3% proficient vs. 50.9% statewide) and 6th grade math (55% vs. 44.4%). In the prior year, math proficiency exceeded the state in every grade level. However, the most concerning trend is a dramatic slump for the cohort moving from 4th to 5th grade, with ELA proficiency dropping 16.8 points and math dropping 24.9 points between 2024-25 and 2025-26. This may be a one-year anomaly or a sign of a difficult transition. With approximately one in four students eligible for free or reduced lunch and an overall performance that is solidly middle-of-the-pack, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School offers a stable, well-resourced environment, but families should watch whether the 5th grade decline becomes a pattern.
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