Summary:
Zip code 06084, covering Tolland, Connecticut, is home to exactly one middle school: Tolland Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 468 students as part of the Tolland School District. Because it is the only middle school in the area, the district's middle school results essentially mirror this school's performance.
Tolland Middle School is a clear standout, ranking 48th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools in 2025-2026 — placing it in the 81st percentile and earning a 4-star rating. This ranking has been remarkably stable for three consecutive years. Academically, the school significantly outpaces the state: average ELA proficiency is about 71.3% versus 51.5% statewide, while math proficiency is about 59.2% versus 43.5%. The school also beats state averages in every grade and subject, including a 63.3% proficiency rate on the 8th grade science assessment compared to 50.3% statewide. Its home district is ranked 40th out of 153 districts in Connecticut, also with a 4-star rating.
Beyond test scores, the school shows several positive signs. Chronic absenteeism is just 6.9% — less than half the state rate of 16.4% — and the student-to-teacher ratio is a favorable 10.5:1. However, there are two areas worth watching. Seventh grade appears to be the most challenging year, with the lowest ELA and math proficiency scores in 2025-2026. Additionally, math proficiency declined from 63.3% to 59.2% year over year, driven largely by an 11.4-point drop in 7th grade math, even as 8th grade math improved. With a relatively low free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 17.09%, context matters, but the school's consistent top-20% state ranking and strong attendance make Tolland Middle School a reliably high-performing option for families in this area.
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