Summary:
The Newtown School District in Connecticut is home to two high-performing middle schools: Newtown Middle School and Reed Intermediate School. Both schools consistently demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Newtown Middle School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 45th out of 249 Connecticut middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its high proficiency rates, with 67-68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56-61% proficient or better in Mathematics. Reed Intermediate School also boasts impressive academic results, with 66-68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60-61% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Both schools benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Newtown Middle School at 10.3 and Reed Intermediate School at 11, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. Additionally, the schools have high per-student spending, with Newtown Middle School spending $18,066 and Reed Intermediate School spending $17,803 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, indicating a strong commitment to educational resources and support.
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