Middle Schools in New Canaan School District


Summary:

The New Canaan School District in Connecticut is home to one exceptional middle school, Saxe Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 5 middle schools in the state. This standout institution serves students in grades 5-8 and is part of one of the highest-performing school districts in Connecticut, ranked 1st out of 156 districts.

Saxe Middle School's academic excellence is evident across several key metrics. It has earned a 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is one of the highest-performing schools in the state. Its students consistently outperform their peers statewide in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on standardized tests, with 83.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 52.5%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 to 1 likely contributes to its strong academic results.

While the data does not provide information on the school's free/reduced lunch rates, which could offer insights into its socioeconomic diversity, Saxe Middle School's exceptional performance and consistent top rankings suggest it is delivering a high-quality education to its students. The district's significant investment of $21,670 per student at Saxe Middle School may also play a role in the school's success. Overall, Saxe Middle School stands out as an exemplary educational institution within the New Canaan School District.

District Detail

 220 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

 (203) 594-4018

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 156 Connecticut districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,040

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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