At a glance
Reported students
334
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Sunset Ridge Middle School
Sunset Ridge 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 334 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 (47.9%) and Black (24.3%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunset Ridge Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.7 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 1 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
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.3%
- Hispanic47.9%
- Black24.3%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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.
East Hartford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
971 reported students
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Robert J. O'Brien School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
344 reported students
Governor William Pitkin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Dr. John A. Langford School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
316 reported students
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Public schools near Sunset Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford Middle School Middle · East Hartford School District | 06–08 | 971 | 0.9 mi |
| Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School Middle · Capitol Region Education Council | 06–08 | 669 | 2.9 mi |
| Smith Middle School Middle · Glastonbury School District | 06–08 | 875 | 3 mi |
| Burr Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 259 | 4 mi |
| Betances STEM Magnet School Middle · Hartford School District | 05–08 | 206 | 4 mi |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Middle · Manchester School District | 05–08 | 864 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Middle School
What grades does Sunset Ridge Middle School serve?
Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School reported 334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 334 students and 28.7 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.7% 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School in?
Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Hartford Middle School (0.9 mi), Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School (2.9 mi), Smith Middle School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.