William J. Johnston Middle School
Colchester, CT 06415
Phone: (860) 537-2313
District: Colchester School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 700 students
Colchester's William J. Johnston Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Colchester School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Connecticut to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
William J. Johnston Middle School is a public school in the Colchester School District located in Colchester, CT. As of 2012, the students are 88.7% White, non-Hispanic; 4.6% Hispanic; 3.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.4% Multiracial. 13.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 88.7% | 88% | 61% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5% | 20% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.3% | 3% | 13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1% | 1% | — |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 1% | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 13.3% | 13% | 35% |
| English learners | — | 1% | 5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Montville | CT | 11.6 mi | |
| 2 | Thamesview Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norwich | CT | 13.4 mi | |
| 3 | Gales Ferry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gales Ferry | CT | 15.8 mi | |
| 4 | Quaker Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Quaker Hill | CT | 16 mi | |
| 5 | Spyglass Condominiums | Condominium/Townhouse | Groton | CT | 19.9 mi | |
| 6 | The Ledges | Apartment Complex | Groton | CT | 20.5 mi | |
| 7 | Noank | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Groton | CT | 23.7 mi | |
| 8 | Mystic | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mystic | CT | 23.8 mi | |
| 9 | Pawcatuck | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pawcatuck | CT | 28.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | Norwich | CT | 13.2 mi | |
| 2 | Lisbon | Lisbon | CT | 16 mi | |
| 3 | Waterford | Waterford | CT | 17.8 mi | |
| 4 | Ledyard | Ledyard | CT | 18 mi | |
| 5 | New London | New London | CT | 18.9 mi | |
| 6 | Groton | Groton | CT | 19.9 mi | |
| 7 | Stonington | Stonington | CT | 27 mi | |
| 8 | Westerly | Westerly | RI | 29 mi | |
| 9 | Jamestown | Jamestown | RI | 49.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| New London Naval Submarine Base | 17.8 mi. |
| US Coast Guard Academy | 18 mi. |
| Camp Hartell | 30.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard New Haven | 36.7 mi. |
| Westover Air Reserve Base | 44.7 mi. |
