Ledyard Middle School

1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 535 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Go 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 0.52, 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
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ledyard School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Colonels

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?
535 students attend Ledyard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ledyard Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ledyard Middle School?
Ledyard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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

2   10/10/2025
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
5   10/10/2025
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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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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