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Ledyard Middle School

1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Ledyard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ledyard Middle School's student population of 560 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Go Colonels!'
School Mascot
Colonels

School Rankings

Ledyard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ledyard Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#602 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
41%
46%
50%
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
14%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Colonels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ledyard Middle School's ranking?
Ledyard Middle School is ranked #602 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ledyard Middle School often compared to?
Ledyard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ledyard Middle School?
560 students attend Ledyard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ledyard Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ledyard Middle School?
Ledyard Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ledyard Middle School offer ?
Ledyard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ledyard Middle School part of?
Ledyard Middle School is part of Ledyard School District.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2020
This school is great! There is a cafeteria, there're clubs that you can go to, and there are resource classrooms that you can take on during school. This is like the best school ever!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Colby
5   9/9/2017
I'm going there this year and I went on field trips there and stuff and I'm pretty sure it's better than my school I mean atleast it has an actual cafeteria
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown
2   7/1/2007
I am not happy with this school at all. The communication is poor. There is no a cafeteria available. There is not a web site to see what my kid has for homework while I'm working. The quality of the teaching is also no enough for the average kid.
- Posted by Parent - solol

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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