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Saxe Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 258 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 100% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Saxe Middle School, part of the New Canaan School District, serves 1,271 students in grades 5 through 8 in New Canaan, Connecticut, a Fairfield County community. The school ranks #1 among Connecticut's 258 middle schools for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 school years and has never slipped below 6th place in the state over the past decade. This sustained excellence places Saxe in the 100th percentile with a five-star rating.

Saxe's test scores far exceed state averages. English Language Arts proficiency ranges from 84.6% in 6th grade to 92.6% in 5th grade, compared with a statewide average near 51–53%. Math proficiency ranges from 83.9% in 5th grade to 90.2% in 8th grade, versus a state average in the low-to-mid 40s. Science proficiency is roughly 86–89% in grades 5 and 8, compared with about 51% statewide. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 6.0%, well below the 16.4% state average. Saxe also posts exceptional outcomes for special education students, who ranked #1 in Connecticut in 2022–2023.

Comparisons to nearby schools put Saxe's performance in context. Among affluent neighbors, Middlebrook School (Wilton) ranks #4 and Middlesex Middle School (Darien) ranks #6 statewide, yet Saxe leads both in most subjects, including 8th-grade math (90.2% vs. 89.4% and 79.3%) and 8th-grade ELA (88.9% vs. 83.5% and 85.0%). The gap with schools in Norwalk and Stamford is far wider: schools like Rippowam Middle School, Turn of River School, Dolan School, Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy, West Rocks Middle School, Scofield Middle School, Nathan Hale Middle School, and Roton Middle School post proficiency rates 30–60 percentage points lower in ELA and math, and chronic absenteeism at some exceeds 26%. Saxe's per-student spending of approximately $21,670 is also higher than most schools in the region.

1,271

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,835

Per pupil spending ?

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840

(203) 594-4564

District: New Canaan School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Asian:

8.3%

Hispanic:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (88% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Connecticut avg49%

1^st of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 153New Canaan 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	96.8	1 of 258	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	96.9	1 of 252	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	3 of 250	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	4 of 249	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	3 of 250	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	1 of 275	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.3	2 of 259	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	2 of 249	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	94.2	2 of 250	99.2%	★★★★★
2016	91.0	6 of 246	97.6%	★★★★★
2015	91.2	11 of 280	96.1%	★★★★★
2013	81.7	12 of 278	95.7%	★★★★★
2012	82.0	10 of 272	96.3%	★★★★★
2011	83.4	6 of 269	97.8%	★★★★★
2010	84.2	8 of 268	97.0%	★★★★★
2009	84.4	9 of 255	96.5%	★★★★★
2008	84.3	10 of 252	96.0%	★★★★★
2007	84.5	9 of 250	96.4%	★★★★★
2006	85.5	5 of 248	98.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	3 of 13	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.0	6 of 13	53.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	1 of 11	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	80.4	1 of 27	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	1 of 8	87.5%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	2 of 10	80.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	94.5	2 of 104	98.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	94.8	1 of 164	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.9	1 of 164	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	1 of 161	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	1 of 160	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	1 of 235	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	1 of 169	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	93.2	1 of 160	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	99.6	1 of 146	99.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	1 of 164	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	94.5	4 of 162	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	5 of 157	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	5 of 158	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	4 of 169	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	97.3	1 of 224	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	1 of 167	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.3	1 of 164	99.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	88.7	1 of 20	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	74.8	44 of 244	82.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	95.5	1 of 150	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.2	2 of 153	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	5 of 154	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	1 of 158	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	3 of 151	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	1 of 175	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	1 of 168	99.4%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2021)99th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)95th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2026)77th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts89%+37 vs state

Science88%+36 vs state

Mathematics87%+43 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 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	No	No	Yes	(203) 594-4564	1,271	117	10.8		982 (77.3%)	16 (1.3%)	84 (6.6%)	106 (8.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (6.1%)	96.8	1^st of 258 public middle schools	99.6%		96.9	1^st of 252 public middle schools	99.6%		88.9	86.1	92.6	84.6	90.2	88.9	83.9	84.3	89.2	90.2	$26,835
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	21 Hunters Lane	Norwalk	06850	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 847-3557	637	53	12.0	62.5%	62 (9.7%)	100 (15.7%)	423 (66.4%)	30 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	17	196^th of 258 public middle schools	24.0%		18.4	193^rd of 252 public middle schools	23.4%	3		27.0		23.9	33.3	34.4		15.1	24.3	18.9	$24,725
West Rocks Middle School	Public	6-8	81 West Rocks Road	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 899-2970	657	58	11.4	53.7%	114 (17.4%)	90 (13.7%)	413 (62.9%)	18 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.0%)	43.9	139^th of 258 public middle schools	46.1%		43.4	134^th of 252 public middle schools	46.8%	5		44.8		43.8	53.4	41.5		36.5	42.9	38.8	$22,917
Turn of River School	Public	6-8	117 Vine Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4284	560	54	10.3	58.8%	125 (22.3%)	64 (11.4%)	324 (57.9%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.6%)	19.1	191^st of 258 public middle schools	26.0%		17.3	195^th of 252 public middle schools	22.6%	4		28.7		28.9	31.4	30.8		26.5	21.4	24.6	$24,465
Scofield Middle School	Public	6-8	641 Scofieldtown Rd.	Stamford	06903	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-2750	622	52	11.8	49.2%	206 (33.1%)	42 (6.8%)	313 (50.3%)	36 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	47	126^th of 258 public middle schools	51.2%		43.8	133^rd of 252 public middle schools	47.2%	7		58.1		51.1	46.0	49.5		41.4	37.1	31.1	$21,363
Middlesex Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.	Darien	06820	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-2518	1,043	105	9.9	1.6%	827 (79.3%)	9 (0.9%)	72 (6.9%)	79 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.3%)	94.4	6^th of 258 public middle schools	97.7%		95.3	6^th of 252 public middle schools	97.6%			85.0		78.2	82.6	85.0		80.1	80.2	79.3	$23,525
Dolan School	Public	6-8	51 Toms Rd.	Stamford	06906	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4441	577	53	10.8	59.3%	100 (17.3%)	74 (12.8%)	362 (62.7%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	17.8	195^th of 258 public middle schools	24.4%		19.1	190^th of 252 public middle schools	24.6%	5		30.1		29.0	31.1	30.3		20.7	23.2	19.1	$22,999
Roton Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06853	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2930	463	41	11.2	54.4%	112 (24.2%)	50 (10.8%)	264 (57.0%)	13 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.5%)	45.8	135^th of 258 public middle schools	47.7%		50.6	121^st of 252 public middle schools	52.0%	14		55.0		41.3	46.6	48.6		30.7	40.5	46.9	$25,040
Rippowam Middle School	Public	6-8	381 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-5255	704	61	11.5	62.1%	116 (16.5%)	94 (13.4%)	453 (64.3%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.7%)	13.6	215^th of 258 public middle schools	16.7%		15.5	201^st of 252 public middle schools	20.2%	14		784.0		24.4	26.7	34.2		12.0	19.9	16.3	$24,606
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%)	62.7	95^th of 258 public middle schools	63.2%		54.3	112^th of 252 public middle schools	55.6%	17		66.3		52.0	55.3	60.7		45.4	49.7	49.1	$25,236

Frequently Asked Questions about Saxe Middle School

What district is Saxe Middle School in?

New Canaan School District

What is the racial makeup of Saxe Middle School?

Students at Saxe Middle School are 77% White, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

Is Saxe Middle School a good school?

Yes! Saxe Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 258 Connecticut middle schools.

How many students attend Saxe Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,271 students attended Saxe Middle School.

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