Summary:
The New Fairfield School District in Connecticut serves its middle school students through a single school, New Fairfield Middle School, which enrolls 464 students in grades 6 through 8 and has consistently ranked in the 83rd percentile of Connecticut middle schools for three consecutive years.
New Fairfield Middle School performs well above state averages in every tested subject and grade level. In the 2025–2026 school year, ELA proficiency ranged from 65.2% to 68.8% across grades 6–8, compared to the state average of roughly 51%. Math proficiency was even more impressive, with rates between 65.1% and 65.9% against a state average near 43%. The school's largest advantage was in 8th grade math, where 65.1% of students were proficient versus just 41.9% statewide — a 23.2-point gap. Eighth grade science also outpaced the state by 17.1 points (68.0% vs. 50.9%). While the New Fairfield School District as a whole ranks 49th out of 153 Connecticut districts (68th percentile), the middle school stands out as a particular strength, earning 4-star ratings and an 83rd percentile rank each of the past three years.
The school's academic success is supported by several favorable factors. Chronic absenteeism is just 8.7%, well below the district rate of 10.2% and nearly half the state rate of 16.4%. The student-to-teacher ratio is a favorable 10:1, allowing for more individualized attention. About 19.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the school spends a substantial $18,530 per student. Proficiency rates are remarkably consistent across grade levels and subjects, suggesting strong, uniform instruction throughout the school. Year-to-year changes have been mixed — 6th grade improved significantly in both ELA and math, while 7th and 8th grade saw some declines — but all scores remain well above state averages, making New Fairfield Middle School a highly reliable choice for families in the district.
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