At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Silas Deane Middle School: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 563
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Silas Deane Middle School
Silas Deane Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Wethersfield. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Wethersfield School District. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, 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 (60.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Silas Deane Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White60.8%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black3.8%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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 Wethersfield School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highcrest School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
429 reported students
Emerson-Williams School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
408 reported students
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
342 reported students
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
280 reported students
Charles Wright School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
235 reported students
Wethersfield High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,146 reported students
Public schools near Silas Deane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 259 | 2.4 mi |
| Betances STEM Magnet School Middle · Hartford School District | 05–08 | 206 | 2.4 mi |
| Albert D. Griswold Middle School Middle · Rocky Hill School District | 06–08 | 622 | 3.1 mi |
| Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School Middle · Capitol Region Education Council | 06–08 | 669 | 3.3 mi |
| McDonough Middle School Middle · Hartford School District | 06–08 | 301 | 3.3 mi |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School Middle · Newington School District | 05–08 | 567 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Silas Deane Middle School
What grades does Silas Deane Middle School serve?
Silas Deane Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wethersfield School District.
How many students attend Silas Deane Middle School?
Silas Deane Middle School reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 563 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Silas Deane Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 546 students and 45 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 Silas Deane Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Silas Deane Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wethersfield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Silas Deane Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.4% 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 Silas Deane Middle School in?
Silas Deane Middle School is part of Wethersfield School District, based in Wethersfield, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Silas Deane Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burr Middle School (2.4 mi), Betances STEM Magnet School (2.4 mi), Albert D. Griswold Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.