At a glance
Reported students
977
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
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
278
Beman Middle School: 977 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
11.8:1 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
- 982
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Beman Middle School
Beman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Middletown. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Middletown School District. NCES reports 977 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 11.8:1, 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 (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Beman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.7 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 4 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
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White38%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black19.2%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.3%
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
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 Middletown School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Middletown High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,193 reported students
Snow School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Farm Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Lawrence School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Bielefield School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Spencer School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Public schools near Beman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Intermediate School Middle · Portland School District | 05–06 | 217 | 2.6 mi |
| Portland Middle School Middle · Portland School District | 07–08 | 214 | 3 mi |
| Frank Ward Strong School Middle · Regional School District 13 | 05–08 | 319 | 4.7 mi |
| Cromwell Middle School Middle · Cromwell School District | 06–08 | 448 | 6.1 mi |
| East Hampton Middle School Middle · East Hampton School District | 06–08 | 411 | 6.6 mi |
| Edison Middle School Middle · Meriden School District | 06–08 | 773 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beman Middle School
What grades does Beman Middle School serve?
Beman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Middletown School District.
How many students attend Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School reported 977 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 982 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 977 students and 82.7 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 Beman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middletown School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.1% 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 Beman Middle School in?
Beman Middle School is part of Middletown School District, based in Middletown, CT, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brownstone Intermediate School (2.6 mi), Portland Middle School (3 mi), Frank Ward Strong School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.