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Fitch Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 411 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 18, 2012

This is the WORST school in the district and it shows in the students grades in high school. I remember a student showing me that they drew giraffes on several of their math finals answer key. All of these questions were extremely simple. Also the students were apparently never taught how to behave in class. One of them I know always talks out and takes pictures in class. Talk about immature.


Posted April 27, 2012

The staff at this school do not care for the safety and well being of the students. They will trust one adults testomony over 7 students and punish students for standing up for something they know is wrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2011

I LOVED this school when I attenede first semester in '96. My brother was in 8th. We had to move across town and they wouldn't let me stay. They made me transfer to West Side. While I was at this school I loved it. I remember the teachers were wonderful and understanding. Very helpful and guiding. My brother did really well here. I was disappointed I didn't get to stay.


Posted March 18, 2010

I used to be a student in here and there was just too much drama but teachers were great and i learned a lot
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 14, 2009

I am a student here at FMS. I love this school. There are many great teachers here that are devoted to teaching and helping students!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 26, 2009

i go here and it is excellent
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 11, 2007

This school has been wonderful for us. Fair administrators, wonderful teachers, a good education and support system. Our son did very well here. Best school in Groton!
—Submitted by F. Barnes, a parent


Posted May 19, 2005

I love this school beacause of the great teachers and the great students.And they are also fair.Located in a great area.I also love it beacause it has some many extra activities.It is also in a great city and state.I love this school!
—Submitted by Shannon Locklear, a student


Posted February 3, 2004

My son loves FMS, the choice of extracurricular activities is great. Flex is equally as good. Thumbs up for the excellent Teachers at this school, always able to answer your questions and resolve homework problems.
—Submitted by Jennifer Plummer, a parent


Posted November 5, 2003

its an ok school to go to because of its safety
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

137 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

137 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

141 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

132 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

131 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

153 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

134 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Writing

All Students78%
Female88%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students79%
Female87%
Male69%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%

Writing

All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 64%
Black 16% 14%
Hispanic 14% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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61 Fort Hill Rd
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: (860) 449-5620

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