At a glance
Reported students
971
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
East Hartford Middle School: 971 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 961
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about East Hartford Middle School
East Hartford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in East Hartford. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East Hartford School District. NCES reports 971 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.7%) and Black (31%). English learners represent 18.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Hartford Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black31%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Hartford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
334 reported students
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Governor William Pitkin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Robert J. O'Brien School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
344 reported students
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Dr. John A. Langford School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
316 reported students
Public schools near East Hartford Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ridge Middle School Middle · East Hartford School District | 06–08 | 334 | 0.9 mi |
| Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School Middle · Capitol Region Education Council | 06–08 | 669 | 3 mi |
| Milner Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 261 | 3.7 mi |
| Smith Middle School Middle · Glastonbury School District | 06–08 | 875 | 4 mi |
| Burr Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 259 | 4.2 mi |
| Betances STEM Magnet School Middle · Hartford School District | 05–08 | 206 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Hartford Middle School
What grades does East Hartford Middle School serve?
East Hartford Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Hartford School District.
How many students attend East Hartford Middle School?
East Hartford Middle School reported 971 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 961 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Hartford Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 971 students and 84.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Hartford Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Hartford Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Hartford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Hartford Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Hartford Middle School in?
East Hartford Middle School is part of East Hartford School District, based in East Hartford, CT, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Hartford Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Ridge Middle School (0.9 mi), Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School (3 mi), Milner Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.