Summary:
Zip code 06798 is home to just one public middle school—Woodbury Middle School in Woodbury, Connecticut—serving grades 6 through 8 with 300 students as part of Regional School District 14.
Woodbury Middle School establishes itself as a consistently above-average performer relative to Connecticut as a whole. The school has ranked in the 69th, 74th, and 70th percentiles of Connecticut middle schools over the past three years, earning 3 to 4 stars each year. In both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, every SBAC/NGSS test score at the school exceeded the state average in ELA, math, and science. For example, in 2025-2026, the simple average of grade-level proficiency was 61.4% in ELA versus 51.5% statewide, and 55.9% in math versus 43.5% statewide. The 2024-2025 school year was particularly strong for 8th graders, with math proficiency at 63.5% versus 40.8% statewide and ELA at 71.2% versus 50.7%. Year-to-year changes were mixed, however; 8th grade ELA dropped from 71.2% to 59.4% and science from 69.2% to 56.6%, while 6th and 7th grade math improved by more than eight points—likely cohort effects worth monitoring.
The school stands out for strong engagement and resources. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 8.6%, less than half the state rate of 16.4%. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 9.6 to 1, per-student spending is $19,561, and about 25% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite roughly one in four students being economically disadvantaged, academic performance remains above state averages in every subject. As the only middle school in zip code 06798, Woodbury Middle School plays a vital role for local families, and its consistent above-average performance, low absenteeism, and strong staffing make it a solid choice for parents seeking a well-supported public middle school experience.
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