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Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Roger Ludlowe Middle School is a public middle school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 760 students in grades 6-8. This school consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic achievements across all grade levels and subject areas.

Roger Ludlowe Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Fairfield School District and the state of Connecticut on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 252 Connecticut middle schools, with 80.3% of 6th-graders, 79.7% of 7th-graders, and 77.6% of 8th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 78.3% of 6th-graders, 82.6% of 7th-graders, and 74.8% of 8th-graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's performance in Science was also impressive, with 71.5% of 8th-graders proficient or better.

Roger Ludlowe Middle School's strong academic performance extends to various student subgroups, including special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2021-2022 school year, the school ranked 1st out of 36 Connecticut middle schools for its special education students and 6th out of 218 schools for its low socioeconomic status students. This suggests a focus on equity and inclusion in the school's educational approach. While Roger Ludlowe Middle School outperforms its nearby counterparts, such as Fairfield Woods Middle School and Tomlinson Middle School, the high-performing Weston Middle School in a neighboring district also demonstrates the potential for exceptional middle school performance in the region.

764

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,373

Per pupil spending ?

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-8345

District: Fairfield School District

Students who attend Roger Ludlowe Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Feeder schools for Roger Ludlowe Middle School:

Elementary:	Dwight Elementary School
	Mill Hill School
	Riverfield School
	Sherman School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (78% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg71%

Connecticut avg47%

12^th of 252

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Fairfield School District

21^st of 156Fairfield 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
2025	92.4	12 of 252	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	13 of 250	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	19 of 249	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	7 of 250	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	15 of 275	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.2	11 of 259	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	11 of 249	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	90.4	11 of 250	95.6%	★★★★★
2016	90.2	8 of 246	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	91.5	9 of 280	96.8%	★★★★★
2013	77.5	57 of 278	79.5%	★★★★☆
2012	76.2	63 of 272	76.8%	★★★★☆
2011	78.7	46 of 269	82.9%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	54 of 268	79.9%	★★★★☆
2009	76.7	57 of 255	77.6%	★★★★☆
2008	78.0	41 of 252	83.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.1	57 of 250	77.2%	★★★★☆
2006	78.9	45 of 248	81.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	93.7	4 of 104	96.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	90.2	11 of 164	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	11 of 161	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	21 of 160	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	89.9	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	13 of 235	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	9 of 169	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	8 of 160	95.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	96.2	6 of 218	97.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	13 of 162	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	15 of 157	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	9 of 158	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	5 of 169	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	16 of 224	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	13 of 167	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	9 of 164	94.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	95.0	1 of 36	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.0	8 of 244	96.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	17 of 153	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	18 of 154	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	25 of 158	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	88.9	7 of 151	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	17 of 175	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	13 of 166	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	8 of 168	95.2%	★★★★★

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 (2021)97th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2022)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)92nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)89th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+29 vs state

Mathematics79%+36 vs state

Science72%+21 vs state

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Schools Near Roger Ludlowe Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Mathematics (2025)					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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Roger Ludlowe Middle School	Public	6-8	689 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8345	764	75	10.1	8.4%	607 (79.5%)	9 (1.2%)	59 (7.7%)	40 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	92.4	12^th of 252 public middle schools	95.2%		91.6	13^th of 250 public middle schools	94.8%	1		71.5			80.3	79.7	77.6			78.3	82.6	74.8	$25,373
Tomlinson Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8336	584	61	9.5	30.3%	355 (60.8%)	39 (6.7%)	116 (19.9%)	39 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.8%)	79.2	54^th of 252 public middle schools	78.6%		76.3	63^rd of 250 public middle schools	74.8%	9		58.0			64.8	65.1	66.5			70.9	68.4	57.6	$26,820
Fairfield Woods Middle School	Public	6-8	1115 Fairfield Woods Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8334	715	73	9.7	18.0%	481 (67.3%)	21 (2.9%)	104 (14.5%)	53 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.8%)	84.5	34^th of 252 public middle schools	86.5%		83.2	37^th of 250 public middle schools	85.2%	3		69.8			68.7	64.2	70.0			76.4	67.6	65.6	$25,710
Park City Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	4-8	1550 State Street	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Park City Prep Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 953-3766	434	21	20.6	69.8%	25 (5.8%)	190 (43.8%)	206 (47.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	39.7	141^st of 252 public middle schools	44.0%		42.7	133^rd of 250 public middle schools	46.8%	8	25.8		49.3	28.9	45.9	48.2	46.2	27.3	18.6	32.5	32.9	35.5	$15,541
Bedford Middle School	Public	6-8	88 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1510	710	72	9.8	3.5%	541 (76.2%)	18 (2.5%)	53 (7.5%)	50 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.8%)	92.6	10^th of 252 public middle schools	96.0%		91.1	17^th of 250 public middle schools	93.2%	7		76.5			87.3	76.9	76.9			83.4	73.3	74.2	$28,899
Coleytown Middle School	Public	6-8	255 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1610	484	47	10.2	2.5%	364 (75.2%)	11 (2.3%)	37 (7.6%)	32 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.6%)	95.7	5^th of 252 public middle schools	98.0%		93.3	7^th of 250 public middle schools	97.2%	2		84.9			84.9	84.0	84.3			84.3	82.6	79.9	$27,339
Helen Keller Middle School	Public	6-8	360 Sport Hill Rd.	Easton	06612	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Easton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 268-8651	287	25	11.4	8.0%	212 (73.9%)	12 (4.2%)	32 (11.1%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	90.7	16^th of 252 public middle schools	93.7%		95.3	5^th of 250 public middle schools	98.0%	11		62.9			74.0	85.0	76.4			72.9	87.0	78.7	$25,916
Nathan Hale Middle School	Public	6-8	176 Strawberry Hill Avenue	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2910	499	48	10.3	55.3%	116 (23.2%)	68 (13.6%)	279 (55.9%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	54.3	112^th of 252 public middle schools	55.6%		40.8	140^th of 250 public middle schools	44.0%	28		54.0			48.1	49.4	52.1			46.5	47.6	41.7	$25,236
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	4630 Madison Ave.	Trumbull	06611	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Trumbull School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-4499	857	60	14.3	20.2%	497 (58.0%)	66 (7.7%)	174 (20.3%)	93 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.9%)	84.8	30^th of 252 public middle schools	88.1%		84.1	33^rd of 250 public middle schools	86.8%	3		70.5			68.2	75.2	69.7			65.5	69.8	61.9	$18,416
Weston Middle School	Public	6-8	135 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6360	474	44	10.7	1.9%	343 (72.4%)	8 (1.7%)	47 (9.9%)	32 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	95.7	4^th of 252 public middle schools	98.4%		91.7	12^th of 250 public middle schools	95.2%	8		87.4			88.6	85.2	83.5			80.7	83.9	76.9	$29,134

Frequently Asked Questions about Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Is Roger Ludlowe Middle School a good school?

Yes! Roger Ludlowe Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools.

What district is Roger Ludlowe Middle School in?

Fairfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Roger Ludlowe Middle School?

Students at Roger Ludlowe Middle School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Roger Ludlowe Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 764 students attended Roger Ludlowe Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Roger Ludlowe Middle School attend?

Students who attend Roger Ludlowe Middle School usually go on to attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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