Summary:
Zip code 06281 is home to exactly one middle school: Woodstock Middle School, part of the Woodstock School District. Serving grades 5 through 8 with 360 students and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, this single-school profile focuses on a mid-sized Connecticut school. The school serves a relatively low-poverty population, with 26.67% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending is reported at $13,013 (2018–2019 data).
As the only middle school in the area, Woodstock Middle School stands out on its own merits. It has shown strong momentum, improving from a state rank of 113th (55th percentile) in 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 to 82nd (68th percentile) in 2025–2026 — a 31-position jump. Recent test scores support that ranking: the school beat the Connecticut state average in 9 of 10 subject/grade combinations. ELA proficiency averaged 64.0% versus 52.0% statewide, science averaged 62.1% versus 51.9%, and math averaged 51.8% versus 44.1%. Chronic absenteeism is a notable strength at 8.5%, well below the state's 16.4%.
The most dramatic story is math. From 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, math proficiency jumped 10.9 points and ELA improved 8.1 points, while statewide averages moved only about one point. Fifth-grade math alone surged from 31.3% to 49.4%. The one weak spot is 7th-grade math at 43.2%, slightly below the state average of 44.1%. Sixth-grade ELA is the school's standout result at 71.4% proficiency, 20.2 points above the state. The combined rank improvement, strong attendance, and broad test-score gains point to a positive trajectory, making Woodstock Middle School a strong option for families in the area.
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