At a glance
Reported students
884
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Groton Middle School: 884 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.7:1 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
- 1,018
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Groton Middle School
Groton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Groton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Groton School District. NCES reports 884 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, 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 White (47.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Groton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.5 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 5 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
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White47.3%
- Hispanic28.1%
- Black7.1%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.4%
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 Groton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert E. Fitch High School
High · Grades 09–12
942 reported students
Mystic River Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Thames River Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Public schools near Groton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication Middle · Charter · Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District | 04–08 | 328 | 4.4 mi |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Middle · New London School District | 05–08 | 343 | 4.9 mi |
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades Middle · New London School District | 05–08 | 133 | 4.9 mi |
| Clark Lane Middle School Middle · Waterford School District | 06–08 | 529 | 5.8 mi |
| Ledyard Middle School Middle · Ledyard School District | 06–08 | 535 | 7.9 mi |
| Stonington Middle School Middle · Stonington School District | 06–08 | 366 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Groton Middle School
What grades does Groton Middle School serve?
Groton Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Groton School District.
How many students attend Groton Middle School?
Groton Middle School reported 884 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,018 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Groton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 884 students and 75.5 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 Groton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Groton Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Groton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.8% 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 Groton Middle School in?
Groton Middle School is part of Groton School District, based in Mystic, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Groton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication (4.4 mi), Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (4.9 mi), Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.