Summary:
Zip code 06066 is home to one middle school, Vernon Center Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 651 students within the Vernon School District. As the only middle school in the area, it is the sole option for local families seeking middle-level education in this zip code.
Vernon Center Middle School has earned a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking 100th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools in the 2025–2026 school year, which places it in the 61st percentile statewide. Its ranking has remained stable, ranging between the 57th and 61st percentiles over the past three years. The school operates with a favorable 10.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio and reports a free/reduced lunch rate of approximately 60.7%. Notably, the Vernon School District ranks in the 37th percentile among Connecticut districts, meaning the middle school is outperforming its district peers and stands as a relative bright spot within the district.
Academically, Vernon Center Middle School consistently exceeds the state average in English Language Arts across grades 6, 7, and 8, with 7th graders posting proficiency rates more than 10 percentage points above the state in 2025–2026. Math scores dipped below state averages in all grades in 2024–2025 but rebounded strongly in 2025–2026, with 7th grade math improving by 10 points to 50.5% proficiency. Eighth grade science proficiency remains above the state average at 52.9%. The school's main area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 16.4%—matching the state average but notably higher than the district's 11.1% rate. Overall, this is a solid, above-average middle school with particular strengths in ELA and science, and families can expect consistent, dependable performance from year to year.
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