Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8

468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840-6321

(203) 594-4564

District: New Canaan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,066

Students who attend Saxe Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Canaan High School

Feeder schools for Saxe Middle School:

Elementary:	East School
	South School
	West School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 1,315

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Asian:

7.5%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saxe Middle School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Asian (7.5%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saxe Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saxe Middle School is $22,066.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saxe Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saxe Middle School 4^th of 252 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Saxe Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New Canaan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Canaan School District 2^nd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saxe Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	85.47	5^th	248	98.0%
2007	84.51	9^th	250	96.4%
2008	84.31	10^th	252	96.0%
2009	84.43	9^th	255	96.5%
2010	84.16	8^th	268	97.0%
2011	83.45	6^th	269	97.8%
2012	82.01	10^th	272	96.3%
2013	81.67	12^th	278	95.7%
2015	91.15	11^th	280	96.1%
2016	91.00	6^th	246	97.6%
2017	94.21	2^nd	250	99.2%
2018	95.73	2^nd	249	99.2%
2019	96.30	2^nd	259	99.2%
2021	97.69	1^st	275	99.6%
2022	95.54	3^rd	250	98.8%
2023	95.37	4^th	249	98.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.81	44^th	244	82.0%
2023	88.70	1^st	20	95.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	93.19	1^st	160	99.4%
2019	93.78	1^st	169	99.4%
2021	96.96	1^st	235	99.6%
2022	94.76	1^st	166	99.4%
2023	94.72	1^st	160	99.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.45	2^nd	104	98.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	94.33	1^st	164	99.4%
2019	94.95	1^st	167	99.4%
2021	97.32	1^st	224	99.6%
2022	93.79	4^th	169	97.6%
2023	93.05	5^th	158	96.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	83.94	2^nd	10	80.0%
2019	85.48	1^st	8	87.5%
2021	80.45	1^st	27	96.3%
2022	85.88	1^st	11	90.9%
2023	61.96	6^th	13	53.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.58	1^st	146	99.3%

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Rank History for White students at Saxe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	94.07	1^st	168	99.4%
2019	94.52	1^st	166	99.4%
2021	96.56	1^st	175	99.4%
2022	91.65	3^rd	151	98.0%
2023	92.24	1^st	158	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saxe Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	530	9	23	6	0	n/a	n/a	568
1989	500	7	20	6	0	n/a	n/a	533
1990	488	5	14	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	514
1991	537	7	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	567
1992	514	3	13	6	2	n/a	n/a	538
1993	537	5	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	557
1994	541	6	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	565
1995	621	4	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	642
1996	621	4	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	642
1997	643	7	18	8	0	n/a	n/a	676
1998	641	7	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	669
1999	679	3	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	703
2000	770	3	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	804
2001	1120	6	29	15	0	n/a	n/a	1170
2002	1189	8	35	24	0	n/a	n/a	1256
2003	1189	8	35	24	0	n/a	n/a	1256
2004	1229	7	36	23	0	n/a	n/a	1295
2005	1211	8	35	26	0	n/a	n/a	1280
2006	1210	9	40	22	0	n/a	n/a	1281
2007	1272	10	37	16	0	n/a	n/a	1335
2008	1232	11	39	21	2	n/a	n/a	1305
2009	1193	13	36	22	2	n/a	n/a	1266
2010	1153	11	33	18	3	n/a	n/a	1218
2011	1106	9	41	30	15	4	13	1218
2012	1115	11	42	40	8	2	14	1232
2013	1151	12	55	46	5	1	18	1288
2014	1149	17	65	52	5	0	26	1314
2015	1138	18	66	38	2	0	29	1291
2016	1154	21	76	44	2	0	30	1327
2017	1177	17	86	50	3	0	26	1359
2018	1129	6	100	61	3	0	32	1331
2019	1102	8	105	72	4	1	42	1334
2020	1079	18	110	68	4	2	43	1324
2021	1082	21	113	73	2	3	48	1342
2022	1078	23	98	70	2	3	53	1327
2023	1034	28	98	80	1	2	72	1315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saxe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	52.0	10.9	n/a
1989	533	52.6	10.1	n/a
1990	514	52.9	9.7	n/a
1991	567	47.6	11.9	n/a
1992	538	47.9	11.2	0.9
1993	557	45.1	12.4	0
1994	565	46.9	12.0	0.9
1995	642	47.0	13.7	1.2
1996	642	47.0	13.7	1.2
1997	676	49.2	13.7	0.9
1998	669	54.4	12.3	0.6
1999	703	58.0	12.1	0.1
2000	804	61.8	13.0	0.2
2001	1170	91.3	12.8	n/a
2002	1256	105.4	11.9	0
2003	1256	105.4	11.9	0
2004	1295	109.8	11.8	0
2005	1280	100.4	12.7	n/a
2006	1281	99.2	12.9	1.1
2007	1335	101.7	13.1	n/a
2008	1305	105.0	12.4	n/a
2009	1266	118.8	11.7	n/a
2010	1218	104.6	11.6	n/a
2011	1218	107.0	11.3	n/a
2012	1232	107.9	11.4	n/a
2013	1288	109.2	11.7	0
2014	1314	111.0	11.8	0
2015	1291	109.0	11.8	0
2016	1327	114.0	11.6	0
2017	1359	115.9	11.7	0.2
2018	1331	120.4	11.0	0.2
2019	1334	111.4	11.9	0.2
2020	1324	114.8	11.5	0.2
2021	1342	113.8	11.7	0.2
2022	1327	110.9	11.9	0.2
2023	1315	116.0	11.3	0.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saxe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	52.0	10.9	n/a
1989	533	52.6	10.1	n/a
1990	514	52.9	9.7	n/a
1991	567	47.6	11.9	n/a
1992	538	47.9	11.2	0.9
1993	557	45.1	12.4	0
1994	565	46.9	12.0	0.9
1995	642	47.0	13.7	1.2
1996	642	47.0	13.7	1.2
1997	676	49.2	13.7	0.9
1998	669	54.4	12.3	0.6
1999	703	58.0	12.1	0.1
2000	804	61.8	13.0	0.2
2001	1170	91.3	12.8	n/a
2002	1256	105.4	11.9	0
2003	1256	105.4	11.9	0
2004	1295	109.8	11.8	0
2005	1280	100.4	12.7	n/a
2006	1281	99.2	12.9	1.1
2007	1335	101.7	13.1	n/a
2008	1305	105.0	12.4	n/a
2009	1266	118.8	11.7	n/a
2010	1218	104.6	11.6	n/a
2011	1218	107.0	11.3	n/a
2012	1232	107.9	11.4	n/a
2013	1288	109.2	11.7	0
2014	1314	111.0	11.8	0
2015	1291	109.0	11.8	0
2016	1327	114.0	11.6	0
2017	1359	115.9	11.7	0.2
2018	1331	120.4	11.0	0.2
2019	1334	111.4	11.9	0.2
2020	1324	114.8	11.5	0.2
2021	1342	113.8	11.7	0.2
2022	1327	110.9	11.9	0.2
2023	1315	116.0	11.3	0.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saxe Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,465
2019	$21,670
2020	$21,123
2021	$22,066

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saxe Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 4^th of 249 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Middle School)	92.9	87.1	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)	92.9	87.1	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Middle School)	88.8	82.5	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)	88.8	82.5	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Middle School)	89.9	78.6	11.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)	89.9	78.3	11.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Middle School)	87.9	75.9	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)	87.9	75.7	12.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Middle School)	90.7	83.3	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)	90.7	83.3	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Middle School)	85	79.6	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)	85	79.6	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Middle School)	88.1	85.1	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)	88.1	85.1	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Middle School)	86.3	83.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)	86.3	83.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1334	1315	1.4%
African American	8	28	250%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	105	98	6.7%
Hispanic	72	80	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	1102	1034	6.2%
Two or More Races	42	72	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.2%	0.2%	0%

Schools Near Saxe Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NGSS Science (2023)		SBAC English Language Arts (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th 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 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Saxe Middle School	Public	5-8	468 South Ave.	New Canaan	06840	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Canaan School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 594-4564	1,315	116	11.3	0.2%	1,034 (78.6%)	28 (2.1%)	80 (6.1%)	98 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (5.5%)	95.4	4^th of 252 public middle schools	98.4%		95.5	3^rd of 250 public middle schools	98.8%	1	88.7	83.2	87.1	78.6	83.3	85.1	82.5	75.9	79.6	83.8	$22,066
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	21 Hunters Lane	Norwalk	06850	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 847-3557	644	59	10.9	57.8%	72 (11.2%)	113 (17.5%)	400 (62.1%)	39 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	17.1	191^st of 252 public middle schools	24.2%		18.7	181^st of 250 public middle schools	27.6%	10		31.1		26.4	26.3	30.1		17.7	18.5	14.3	$21,150
West Rocks Middle School	Public	6-8	81 West Rocks Road	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 899-2970	700	63	11.2	50.3%	140 (20.0%)	106 (15.1%)	404 (57.7%)	31 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	32.9	152^nd of 252 public middle schools	39.7%		34.4	145^th of 250 public middle schools	42.0%	7		45.6		36.6	38.6	40.4		27.7	28.7	25.0	$19,715
Turn of River School	Public	6-8	117 Vine Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 977-4284	662	77	8.5	53.0%	154 (23.3%)	84 (12.7%)	376 (56.8%)	30 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	16.4	194^th of 252 public middle schools	23.0%		20.1	176^th of 250 public middle schools	29.6%	18		24.2		25.1	26.6	26.1		23.8	22.6	14.4	$18,300
Scofield Middle School	Public	6-8	641 Scofieldtown Rd.	Stamford	06903	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 977-2750	584	60	9.7	49.8%	214 (36.6%)	49 (8.4%)	245 (42.0%)	54 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	52.3	120^th of 252 public middle schools	52.4%		58.4	99^th of 250 public middle schools	60.4%	21		49.7		49.0	55.0	47.2		34.0	49.2	35.4	$17,647
Middlesex Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.	Darien	06820	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Darien School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 655-2518	1,068	111	9.5	2.0%	891 (83.4%)	3 (0.3%)	73 (6.8%)	55 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.1%)	94.1	5^th of 252 public middle schools	98.0%		94.5	5^th of 250 public middle schools	98.0%			76.3		75.7	76.5	83.1		81.2	82.5	76.6	$21,364
Dolan School	Public	6-8	51 Toms Rd.	Stamford	06906	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 977-4441	611	68	8.9	59.1%	141 (23.1%)	95 (15.5%)	332 (54.3%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	31	158^th of 252 public middle schools	37.3%		34.3	146^th of 250 public middle schools	41.6%	12		44.3		30.1	44.6	42.2		20.0	23.5	23.1	$16,632
Roton Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06853	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 899-2930	494	47	10.6	49.2%	134 (27.1%)	60 (12.1%)	269 (54.5%)	17 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	46.9	127^th of 252 public middle schools	49.6%		45.1	125^th of 250 public middle schools	50.0%	2		44.2		49.6	46.9	43.7		50.4	34.6	34.0	$19,598
Rippowam Middle School	Public	6-8	381 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 977-5255	725	70	10.2	58.6%	184 (25.4%)	125 (17.2%)	370 (51.0%)	28 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.1%)	16.3	196^th of 252 public middle schools	22.2%		23.1	171^st of 250 public middle schools	31.6%	25		28.0		24.0	27.9	34.9		10.0	12.2	18.0	$18,693
Nathan Hale Middle School	Public	6-8	176 Strawberry Hill Avenue	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 899-2910	545	46	11.8	53.6%	137 (25.1%)	74 (13.6%)	290 (53.2%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	45.1	131^st of 252 public middle schools	48.0%		44.5	126^th of 250 public middle schools	49.6%	5		47.0		43.7	47.7	51.7		31.7	36.2	32.0	$20,216

Frequently Asked Questions about Saxe Middle School

Is Saxe Middle School a good school?

Yes! Saxe Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Saxe Middle School?

Students at Saxe Middle School are 79% White, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Saxe Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,315 students attended Saxe Middle School.

What district is Saxe Middle School in?

New Canaan School District

What high school do graduates of Saxe Middle School attend?

Students who attend Saxe Middle School usually go on to attend New Canaan High School

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