Summary:
Zip code 06468 is served by a single middle school, Jockey Hollow School, which educates grades 6 through 8 in Monroe, CT, with an enrollment of 765 students and is part of the Monroe School District. Because there is only one middle school in this zip code, families do not have a choice between local schools, but the data shows that Jockey Hollow is a strong academic option.
Jockey Hollow consistently outperforms Connecticut state averages in every subject and grade level tested. In 2025–2026, average English Language Arts proficiency across grades 6–8 was about 73.2%, compared to the state average of 51.5%, while math proficiency averaged 62.5% versus the state's 43.5%. Eighth-grade science proficiency reached 72.8%, well above the state's 50.9%. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranked 40th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools in 2025–2026, down slightly from 31st the prior year but still in the 84th percentile. Notably, this ranking is much higher than its own district's overall standing, suggesting the middle school is a bright spot within the Monroe School District.
English language arts is a particular strength, with 7th graders posting the highest scores in both ELA and math. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 7.0%, less than half the state average of 16.4%, and the student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 supports individualized attention. The school serves a relatively low-poverty population, with 18.4% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. While there were some year-over-year dips in 6th grade ELA and math, the school remains firmly in the upper tier of Connecticut middle schools. For families in zip code 06468, Jockey Hollow offers a well-resourced, high-performing learning environment.
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