Summary:
Walter C. Polson Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, Connecticut, serving 520 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked Madison School District, which is ranked 11th out of 151 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.
Walter C. Polson Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Connecticut, with proficiency rates on standardized tests significantly higher than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, 79.6% of 6th-grade students, 78.4% of 7th-grade students, and 75.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48%, 48.8%, and 48.5%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 83.2% of 6th-grade students, 81.4% of 7th-grade students, and 76.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 39.9%, and 36.2%. This exceptional academic performance sets the school apart from many of the surrounding middle schools, such as Old Saybrook Middle School and Frank Ward Strong School.
While Walter C. Polson Middle School's academic excellence is impressive, the school's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with 84.81% of students identifying as White, compared to the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 3.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic advantage may contribute to the school's high academic performance, but it also suggests that the school could benefit from increased diversity and representation among its student body.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Madison School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,339
Students who attend Walter C. Polson Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Walter C. Polson Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.3
Number of students: 520
Racial breakdown:
White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Asian:
4.2%
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Two or more races:
2.5%
Not Specified:
0.6%
African American:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.7%
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