About This School
Rippowam Middle School is located in Stamford, CT and is one of 5 middle schools in Stamford School District. It is a public school that serves 690 students in grades 6-8.
Rippowam Middle School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rippowam Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Rippowam Middle School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rippowam Middle School's students and teachers. more
Rippowam Middle School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rippowam Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Rippowam Middle School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rippowam Middle School's students and teachers. more
Stamford School District District Spending
$17,030Per Pupil
The Stamford School District spends $17,030 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Stamford School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Trinity Catholic Middle School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Turn of River School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Dolan School 1.4 miles | |
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| Cloonan School 1.8 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Stamford School District
Made AYP
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see 2010 test scores
Contact
Rippowam Middle School381 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
www.rippowam.org/
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Test Scores
About the CMT
What is it?
The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 690
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Rippowam Middle School had 49% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
40%
Hispanic
30%
Black
24%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Rippowam Middle School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Stamford, CT
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Stamford | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,556 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 37 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 57% / 43% | 66%/33% |
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