Clark Lane Middle School
Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: (860) 443-2837
District: Waterford School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 529 students
Clark Lane Middle School, a public school located in Waterford, CT, serves grades 6-8 in the Waterford School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Clark Lane Middle School is a public school located in Waterford, CT. 529 students attend Clark Lane Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Connecticut Department of Education, and using 2024 Connecticut Next Generation Science Standards Assessment data from Connecticut Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Connecticut Department of Education. |
Posted: June 6, 2026
Unfortunately very disappointed with the school and its teachers. We expected much more
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Some sections of this school rank high. Some of the leadership is excellent and worth praise. But my kids got special needs. Plan on them putting the kid into a corner at best. If you disagree with them, plan on trouble. Us special needs dads know what they pull. I've talked to a couple, they started on high notes and ended almost always wishing their kids could be sent to a different place. Once your kid has a little behavior or is difficult, they want you OUT and will do ANYTHING to push you to leave. Read between the lines.
It's mainly a couple bad actors but the end is the same. Get smart, there's an advocacy center for special needs families in Shaw's cove. Get a lawyer if you can. You will need it. Read up on the ways they can legally harass families and plan for it. Your kids neurological? You're going to be fine. There's a couple of us that have started talking and sharing stories. Join an online support group.
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I am a student and from my point of view the teachers are kind,smart,supportive and amazingly professional at there job they are such good role models for the kids and good under pressure Clark Lane Middle School is one of the best schools Ive ever went to I would suggest this school more than any other
Posted: May 12, 2022
Most teachers do not read 504 plans or IEPs at all and cut accommodations for students. Asst principal does not believe in equal discipline for students and if you stand up for your student she will file false claims about you but ignore students being abused. The unspoken rule for staff is certain students do not get in-trouble no matter what they do and staff is so horrible that a lot of students fall through the cracks if they cannot stand up for themselves.
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Posted: January 12, 2022
I had a 5o4 plan set in place in the beginning of my 8th grade year all of my Accommodations stop being in place. the other kids there were not nice and many times i spoke to my guidance counselor and they did nothing
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Posted: March 19, 2020
The school focuses on meeting the kids where they are and guiding them toward progress
Posted: March 19, 2020
Safety for all students matters at this school
Posted: March 19, 2020
A great place to learn for all concerned
Posted: March 19, 2020
The homework supports instruction so kids learn
Posted: March 19, 2020
Highly competent and caring staff that take care of business
Posted: March 19, 2020
The wingman program gives kids guidance to make solid choices
Posted: March 19, 2020
Kids know who's in charge and they follow their lead
Posted: February 27, 2016
I love this school, it's great for the People. There are services for everything and everyone.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quaker Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Quaker Hill | CT | 3.5 mi | |
| 2 | The Ledges | Apartment Complex | Groton | CT | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Spyglass Condominiums | Condominium/Townhouse | Groton | CT | 3.9 mi | |
| 4 | Gales Ferry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gales Ferry | CT | 5.8 mi | |
| 5 | Noank | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Groton | CT | 7.1 mi | |
| 6 | Cottonwood Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Montville | CT | 7.5 mi | |
| 7 | Mystic | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mystic | CT | 8.5 mi | |
| 8 | Thamesview Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norwich | CT | 11 mi | |
| 9 | Pawcatuck | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pawcatuck | CT | 15.1 mi | |
| 10 | Toppa Blvd between Bliss/Kay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport | RI | 44 mi | |
| 11 | Paradise valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Middletown | RI | 45.6 mi | |
| 12 | Slate Hill Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Middletown | RI | 46 mi | |
| 13 | Linden Street | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bristol | RI | 49.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterford | Waterford | CT | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | New London | New London | CT | 1.4 mi | |
| 3 | Groton | Groton | CT | 2.5 mi | |
| 4 | Ledyard | Ledyard | CT | 8.5 mi | |
| 5 | Norwich | Norwich | CT | 11.3 mi | |
| 6 | Stonington | Stonington | CT | 11.5 mi | |
| 7 | Westerly | Westerly | RI | 15.5 mi | |
| 8 | Lisbon | Lisbon | CT | 18.1 mi | |
| 9 | Jamestown | Jamestown | RI | 40.6 mi | |
| 10 | Downtown Newport | Newport | RI | 43 mi | |
| 11 | Middletown | Middletown | RI | 45.4 mi | |
| 12 | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | RI | 48.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| US Coast Guard Academy | 2 mi. |
| New London Naval Submarine Base | 3.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard New Haven | 40.6 mi. |
| Newport Naval Station | 43.3 mi. |
| Westhampton Air National Guard | 45 mi. |
| Camp Hartell | 49.2 mi. |
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