Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 06478

ZIP code 06478 is home to just one middle school, Oxford Middle School, part of the Oxford School District, serving grades 6 through 8 with 371 students. For parents in this area, that means all middle school students attend the same school, making its performance the single most important indicator of local educational quality. Oxford Middle School stands out as a high performer across Connecticut, ranking 60th out of 258 middle schools in the 2025-2026 school year — placing it in the 77th percentile with a 4-star rating.

Academically, Oxford Middle School consistently outperforms state averages by wide margins. In 2025-2026, proficiency rates exceeded Connecticut averages in every subject and grade level, with ELA scores running 13 to 20 percentage points higher, math 9 to 17 points higher, and 8th-grade science coming in at 69.4% versus 50.9% statewide. The school also maintains an excellent learning environment, with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.9% — less than half the state's 16.4% rate. Only about 18% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending was $15,231 in 2018-2019.

While the school is doing well overall, a few trends are worth watching. Math proficiency declines across grade levels, from 61.3% in 6th grade to 50.8% in 8th grade. Eighth-grade ELA also dropped from 73.5% to 64.2% year-over-year, though 6th and 7th grade ELA improved. On a positive note, math scores rose sharply in 6th grade (+10.9 points) and 8th grade (+9.1 points) compared to the previous year. Oxford Middle School also outperforms its district, which earns a 3-star rating, suggesting the school is a particular strength of the Oxford School District.