Middle Schools in Fairfield School District

The Fairfield School District in Connecticut is home to three middle schools: Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield Woods Middle School, and Tomlinson Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are known for their academic excellence, with one school standing out as a top performer in the state.

Among the three middle schools, Roger Ludlowe Middle School is the standout, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Connecticut. With a statewide ranking of 12th out of 252 schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Roger Ludlowe boasts significantly higher test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Fairfield Woods Middle School and Tomlinson Middle School have lower proficiency rates but still perform better than the state averages in most subjects.

While the academic excellence at Roger Ludlowe Middle School is noteworthy, the Fairfield School District also faces challenges related to equity and chronic absenteeism. All three middle schools have the same high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, and there is a significant difference in the percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients between Roger Ludlowe Middle School (5.79%) and Tomlinson Middle School (28.14%), suggesting potential equity concerns within the district.