Summary:
Rocky Hill School District is served by a single middle school, Albert D. Griswold Middle School, which enrolls 622 students in grades 6–8 in a supportive Connecticut community. As the only middle school in the district, Griswold stands out by ranking in the 87th percentile statewide for 2025-2026, placing it among the top 13% of Connecticut middle schools. The Rocky Hill School District itself ranks 32nd out of 153 districts, earning a 4-star rating. This strong performance is supported by a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.9%, roughly half the state average of 16.4%.
Academically, Griswold outperforms the state across every subject and grade level. In 2025-2026, average ELA proficiency reached 73.7% compared to 51.5% statewide, math proficiency hit 65.8% versus 43.5%, and 8th-grade science proficiency was 74.0% against 50.9% statewide. The school’s 8th grade is a particular strength, with ELA at 80.3%, math at 69.4%, and science at 74.0%, all showing improvement over the prior year. While 6th and 7th grade scores dipped slightly in both ELA and math, they remain well above state averages, and the school continues to deliver strong outcomes even with over 22% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Griswold’s ranking history shows a small recent decline, from the 90th percentile in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to the 87th percentile in 2025-2026, with stars moving from 5 to 4. This mirrors the modest dips in lower grade proficiency, but the school remains a top performer in Connecticut. For parents, this is a high-achieving middle school with excellent attendance, favorable class sizes, and consistent academic success across core subjects. Its only limitation is the lack of intra-district comparison, but compared to the state, Albert D. Griswold Middle School is clearly a standout choice.
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