B+
Above Average
84/100

Middle Gate Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 7 Cold Spring Rd., Newtown, CT 06470
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 72% · Math 72% proficient · 71st percentile in Connecticut
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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
416
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%71/100reading 69th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Connecticut elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% 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 −8 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 proficiency72% (+14 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+24 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%72%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading +10 pts, math +16 pts69th 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 7 Cold Spring Rd.
City Newtown
ZIP Code 06470
District 0902910
NCES School ID 090291000614
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06470

Understanding the community around Middle Gate Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,197
Per Capita Income $64,432
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $481,900
Median Rent $1,689
Owner-Occupied 88.0%
Renter-Occupied 12.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Middle Gate Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
Black 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 416
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Middle Gate Elementary School?
Middle Gate Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 84 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 Middle Gate Elementary School?
Middle Gate Elementary School has 416 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Middle Gate Elementary School serve?
Middle Gate Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Middle Gate Elementary School receive per student?
Middle Gate Elementary School receives $25,834 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Middle Gate Elementary School in 06470 ▼
Avg Home Value
$693,057
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,277
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
12.0%

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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