Summary:
Zip code 06883 (Weston, CT) is served by a single middle school, Weston Middle School, which enrolls 474 students in grades 6–8 and stands out as an elite, high-performing school within the Weston School District.
Weston Middle School is the clear standout and the only middle school in this zip code, so all comparisons are made against state averages. The school has ranked in the top 5% of Connecticut middle schools for three consecutive years, currently holding the 7th spot out of 258 schools (97th percentile, 5 stars) for 2025–2026. Academic proficiency is exceptionally strong: 83.2% of students are proficient in ELA, 81.0% in math, and 88.3% in science, compared to state averages of 51.5%, 43.5%, and 50.9% respectively. Every grade level outperforms the state by 30 or more percentage points in most subjects, with the largest gap in 8th-grade math (84.1% vs. 41.9% statewide, a 42.2-point difference). The school also benefits from a low student–teacher ratio of 10.7:1, very low chronic absenteeism at 4.6% versus 16.4% statewide, and a highly affluent student population with only 1.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Year-over-year trends show some cohort-driven shifts worth noting. Sixth-grade ELA dropped from 88.6% to 74.3%, and 6th-grade math fell from 80.7% to 74.9%, while 8th-grade math improved strongly from 76.9% to 84.1% and 7th- and 8th-grade ELA rose modestly. Despite these fluctuations, Weston Middle remains far above state averages in every subject and grade. With high per-student spending ($21,777, though from 2018–2019), small class sizes, and consistently strong test scores, the school offers an exceptional academic environment. Parents in zip code 06883 have access to one of Connecticut’s premier middle schools, with stable, elite performance and no within-zip alternatives to compare against.
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