Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Leonard J. Tyl 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 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 44% 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: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leonard J. Tyl 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 Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
7%
12%
White
56%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard J. Tyl Middle School's ranking?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is ranked #565 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Leonard J. Tyl Middle School often compared to?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griswold Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
519 students attend Leonard J. Tyl Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leonard J. Tyl Middle School offer ?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leonard J. Tyl Middle School part of?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is part of Montville School District.
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