The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(11-12)1%
n/a
Asian
(11-12)6%
5%
Hispanic
(11-12)16%
19%
Black
(11-12)15%
13%
White
(11-12)59%
61%
Hawaiian
(11-12)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Fitch Middle School?
407 students attend Fitch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fitch Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What school district is Fitch Middle School part of?
Fitch Middle School is part of Groton School District.
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