B+
Above Average
79/100

Frank Ward Strong School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 191 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
310
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 70th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+12 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +3 pts, math +7 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +28 pts, math +20 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 191 Main Street
City Durham
ZIP Code 06422
District 0903535
NCES School ID 090353500739
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06422

Understanding the community around Frank Ward Strong School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $148,095
Per Capita Income $61,809
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 68.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $390,700
Median Rent $1,714
Owner-Occupied 93.2%
Renter-Occupied 6.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frank Ward Strong School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 310
Teachers (FTE) 29.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frank Ward Strong School?
Frank Ward Strong School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Frank Ward Strong School?
Frank Ward Strong School has 310 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Frank Ward Strong School serve?
Frank Ward Strong School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Frank Ward Strong School receive per student?
Frank Ward Strong School receives $33,084 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frank Ward Strong School in 06422 ▼
Avg Home Value
$517,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,133
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
6.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026