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Avon Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 258 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Avon Middle School in Avon, CT serves 461 students in grades 7–8 and is part of the highly rated Avon School District, offering families in this suburban Hartford-area community a consistently top-performing public school option.

Academically, Avon Middle is a standout. In 2025–2026, it earned a 5-star rating and ranked 18th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools, placing it in the 93rd percentile. This puts it ahead of nearby high-performing schools like Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury (21st) and Irving A. Robbins Middle School in Farmington (27th). Test scores are well above state averages across all subjects—for example, 8th grade reading proficiency hits 78.7% versus 51.1% statewide, and 8th grade math reaches 70.1% versus 41.9%. The school also shines with students from low-income families, ranking 1st statewide for this subgroup in a recent year. Avon maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7 and spends less per pupil than several neighboring districts, suggesting strong efficiency. Chronic absenteeism sits at 11.0%, below the state average but higher than some peers like Har-Bur Middle School, so it's worth monitoring.

A few areas deserve attention. While Avon’s science scores are strong (72.6% proficient), nearby Henry James Memorial and Irving A. Robbins both outperform it in 8th grade science. Special education subgroup results have been inconsistent, likely due to small class sizes, making this a group for the school to keep supporting. Also, within the district, math proficiency tends to dip slightly from 6th grade at Thompson Brook School (79.7%) to 8th grade at Avon (70.1%). Despite these watch items, Avon Middle’s resilient top-20 ranking over multiple years and its exceptional results across most subjects make it an excellent choice for families seeking a high-achieving, efficiently run middle school.

461

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,314

Per pupil spending ?

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

375 West Avon Rd.
Avon, CT 06001

(860) 404-4770

District: Avon School District

Students who attend Avon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Avon High School

Feeder schools for Avon Middle School:

Elementary:	Pine Grove School
	Roaring Brook School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Asian:

20.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 86th percentile in 2023 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (75% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 93rd (2026) from a 86th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg74%

Connecticut avg48%

18^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 153Avon School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	90.1	18 of 258	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	89.4	18 of 252	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	21 of 250	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	35 of 249	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	90.6	15 of 250	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.1	7 of 275	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	12 of 259	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	6 of 249	97.6%	★★★★★
2017	93.4	4 of 250	98.4%	★★★★★
2016	91.9	5 of 246	98.0%	★★★★★
2015	92.8	7 of 280	97.5%	★★★★★
2013	82.5	5 of 278	98.2%	★★★★★
2012	81.7	13 of 272	95.2%	★★★★★
2011	83.5	5 of 269	98.1%	★★★★★
2010	84.1	9 of 268	96.6%	★★★★★
2009	83.6	15 of 255	94.1%	★★★★★
2008	84.2	11 of 252	95.6%	★★★★★
2007	83.1	17 of 250	93.2%	★★★★★
2006	82.0	23 of 248	90.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	7 of 11	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.6	7 of 12	41.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.3	1 of 13	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	71.7	5 of 27	81.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	64.2	30 of 104	71.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	13 of 164	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	84.4	21 of 164	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	86.4	18 of 161	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	26 of 160	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	88.9	11 of 166	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	8 of 235	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	16 of 169	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	13 of 160	91.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	95.6	4 of 146	97.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	98.0	1 of 114	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	84.0	28 of 218	87.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	17 of 164	89.6%	★★★★★
2025	85.1	20 of 162	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	21 of 157	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	30 of 158	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	14 of 169	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	8 of 224	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	7 of 167	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	93.1	3 of 164	98.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	54.3	15 of 20	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	75.2	42 of 244	82.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	29 of 150	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	32 of 153	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	26 of 154	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.3	58 of 158	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.7	20 of 151	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	10 of 175	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.2	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	5 of 168	97.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2021)97th percentile~ school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2021)71st percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2025)36th percentile-56 vs school

Special Education (2023)25th percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts78%+26 vs state

Science73%+22 vs state

Mathematics72%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Mathematics (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Avon Middle School	Public	7-8	375 West Avon Rd.	Avon	06001	Capitol Planning Region	Avon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 404-4770	461	43	10.7	13.2%	287 (62.3%)	26 (5.6%)	36 (7.8%)	92 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	90.1	18^th of 258 public middle schools	93.0%		89.4	18^th of 252 public middle schools	92.9%			72.6				76.9	78.7				73.9	70.1	$23,314
Thompson Brook School	Public	5-6	150 Thompson Rd.	Avon	06001	Capitol Planning Region	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4870	497	34	14.4	11.1%	306 (61.6%)	27 (5.4%)	39 (7.8%)	95 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.8%)								(n/a)	77.9			75.3	83.0				66.4	79.7			$20,543
Canton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	39 Dyer Ave.	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7717	333	31	10.6	21.0%	278 (83.5%)	14 (4.2%)	24 (7.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)	512.0		64.2	66.3	72.9			70.6	67.3	61.0			$23,218
Canton Middle School	Public	7-8	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7712	214	16	13.0	22.9%	166 (77.6%)	16 (7.5%)	17 (7.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	79.2	51^st of 258 public middle schools	80.2%		77	57^th of 252 public middle schools	77.4%	6		69.5				72.2	64.2				59.3	55.8	$24,912
West Woods Upper Elementary School	Public	5-8	50 Judson Ln.	Farmington	06032	Capitol Planning Region	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 284-1230	676	51	13.3	20.3%	342 (50.6%)	30 (4.4%)	83 (12.3%)	183 (27.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)								(n/a)	78.4			73.0	77.7				70.8	72.2			$19,994
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	530 Stevens St.	Bristol	06010	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7839	324	31	10.5	50.0%	163 (50.3%)	21 (6.5%)	108 (33.3%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	57.6	108^th of 258 public middle schools	58.1%		65.1	91^st of 252 public middle schools	63.9%	17		55.8			55.3	62.4	58.9			37.2	41.2	45.5	$23,784
Irving A. Robbins Middle School	Public	7-8	20 Wolf Pit Rd.	Farmington	06032	Capitol Planning Region	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 677-2683	670	54	12.5	20.4%	334 (49.9%)	39 (5.8%)	79 (11.8%)	177 (26.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.5%)	87.8	27^th of 258 public middle schools	89.5%		88.6	22^nd of 252 public middle schools	91.3%	5		76.7				73.6	75.2				67.7	65.7	$19,640
Har-Bur Middle School	Public	5-8	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 673-6163	669	58	11.6	17.8%	451 (67.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (24.1%)	78.4	56^th of 258 public middle schools	78.3%		75	63^rd of 252 public middle schools	75.0%	7	64.7	69.3		64.9	71.5	63.5	71.5		55.9	63.7	52.2	56.1	$19,440
Sedgwick Middle School	Public	6-8	128 Sedgwick Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 570-6500	874	76	11.4	32.5%	452 (51.7%)	60 (6.9%)	209 (23.9%)	98 (11.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.9%)	78.6	55^th of 258 public middle schools	78.7%		72	78^th of 252 public middle schools	69.0%	23		66.2			65.2	71.1	66.0			56.8	67.4	53.9	$21,755
King Philip Middle School	Public	6-8	100 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8236	820	72	11.4	27.0%	415 (50.6%)	79 (9.6%)	168 (20.5%)	91 (11.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.6%)	81.5	44^th of 258 public middle schools	82.9%		78.6	55^th of 252 public middle schools	78.2%	11		66.1			65.2	75.2	72.4			57.5	64.8	62.9	$22,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Middle School

Is Avon Middle School a good school?

Yes. Avon Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Connecticut middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Avon Middle School?

Students at Avon Middle School are 62% White, 20% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Avon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended Avon Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Avon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Avon Middle School usually go on to attend Avon High School

What district is Avon Middle School in?

Avon School District

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