Middlesex Middle School

Summary:

Middlesex Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Darien, Connecticut, with an enrollment of 1,068 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, often placing in the top 5 out of over 250 schools.

Middlesex Middle School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with test scores that significantly exceed state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 and high per-student spending of $21,860 contribute to its ability to provide individualized attention and support for students. Interestingly, Middlesex Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with only 1.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student body.

In comparison to nearby schools, Middlesex Middle School stands out as a true academic powerhouse. It significantly outperforms schools in the Greenwich and Stamford school districts, which have lower academic performance, more diverse student populations, and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This exceptional performance is a reflection of the overall excellence of the Darien School District, which is ranked 5th in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
       Darien, CT  06820


(203) 655-2518

District: Darien School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,216 Help


Students who attend Middlesex Middle School usually attend:

High:    Darien High School

Feeder schools for Middlesex Middle School:

Elementary:    Hindley Elementary School
    Holmes Elementary School
    Ox Ridge Elementary School
    Royle Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Asian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2% Help


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Compare Details Middlesex Middle School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlesex Middle School is $23,216.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlesex Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex Middle School 4th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Middlesex Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Darien School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Darien School District 5th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middlesex Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.14 9th 248 96.4%
2007 84.50 10th 250 96.0%
2008 83.71 14th 252 94.4%
2009 82.89 18th 255 92.9%
2010 83.51 12th 268 95.5%
2011 83.42 7th 269 97.4%
2012 82.63 6th 272 97.8%
2013 82.91 4th 278 98.6%
2015 95.68 2nd 280 99.3%
2016 95.54 1st 246 99.6%
2017 95.03 1st 250 99.6%
2018 94.44 4th 249 98.4%
2019 94.93 3rd 259 98.8%
2021 95.65 2nd 275 99.3%
2022 94.52 5th 250 98.0%
2023 94.05 5th 249 98.0%
2024 95.40 4th 250 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.26 1st 23 95.7%
2021 88.48 11th 244 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.76 3rd 160 98.1%
2019 92.26 3rd 169 98.2%
2021 93.79 3rd 235 98.7%
2022 93.39 3rd 166 98.2%
2023 91.85 4th 160 97.5%
2024 93.94 4th 161 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.93 1st 104 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.46 5th 164 97.0%
2019 92.53 4th 167 97.6%
2021 95.53 3rd 224 98.7%
2022 92.61 6th 169 96.4%
2023 92.35 8th 158 94.9%
2024 93.03 6th 157 96.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.04 11th 27 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.30 2nd 97 97.9%
2021 98.54 3rd 146 97.9%
2023 99.09 2nd 99 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Middlesex Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.81 4th 168 97.6%
2019 92.47 2nd 166 98.8%
2021 92.30 3rd 175 98.3%
2022 90.06 5th 151 96.7%
2023 88.96 5th 158 96.8%
2024 92.94 6th 154 96.1%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middlesex Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 568 1 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1989 531 2 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 528 1 13 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 547
1991 534 2 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1992 543 1 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 561 0 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 590 1 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 599 1 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 599 1 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 608 0 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 648 0 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1999 677 0 28 13 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 746 0 32 12 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 779 0 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2002 931 0 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 955
2003 931 0 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 955
2004 940 3 22 11 2 n/a n/a 0 978
2005 1007 6 24 22 6 n/a n/a 0 1065
2006 991 6 22 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1048
2007 1028 8 31 22 9 n/a n/a 0 1098
2008 1050 8 33 18 7 n/a n/a 0 1116
2009 1072 5 31 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
2010 1100 4 29 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1156
2011 1093 2 27 30 3 0 1 0 1156
2012 1081 4 38 31 0 0 0 0 1154
2013 1050 6 45 34 0 0 0 0 1135
2014 1042 5 44 35 0 0 2 0 1128
2015 1016 9 51 45 0 0 4 0 1125
2016 1048 9 55 44 1 0 10 0 1167
2017 1002 11 50 55 3 0 12 0 1133
2018 996 8 53 47 4 0 15 0 1123
2019 947 8 57 61 1 0 27 0 1101
2020 979 12 66 65 1 0 33 0 1156
2021 956 14 61 74 1 0 37 0 1143
2022 925 8 56 67 1 0 40 0 1097
2023 891 3 55 73 0 2 44 0 1068

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middlesex Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 55.0 10.6 n/a
1989 553 50.3 10.9 n/a
1990 547 52.0 10.5 n/a
1991 555 46.0 12.0 n/a
1992 577 50.3 11.4 1.4
1993 584 51.4 11.4 0
1994 625 58.7 10.6 1
1995 633 60.4 10.5 1.3
1996 633 60.4 10.5 1.3
1997 642 62.1 10.3 1.4
1998 684 68.1 10.0 0.7
1999 718 65.0 11.0 1.8
2000 790 72.3 10.9 2.3
2001 805 81.6 9.9 n/a
2002 955 90.7 10.5 0
2003 955 90.7 10.5 0
2004 978 93.8 10.4 2.2
2005 1065 88.2 12.1 n/a
2006 1048 88.4 11.9 2
2007 1098 92.7 11.8 1.6
2008 1116 104.6 10.7 1.9
2009 1132 115.3 10.5 1.4
2010 1156 109.9 10.5 1.4
2011 1156 114.0 10.1 1.6
2012 1154 117.1 9.8 n/a
2013 1135 112.3 10.1 1.9
2014 1128 111.2 10.1 2
2015 1125 107.0 10.5 2.7
2016 1167 109.0 10.7 2.6
2017 1133 113.8 9.9 2.7
2018 1123 112.5 9.9 2.3
2019 1101 103.9 10.5 2.6
2020 1156 110.4 10.4 2.9
2021 1143 111.8 10.2 1.5
2022 1097 106.8 10.2 1.5
2023 1068 111.4 9.5 2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middlesex Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 55.0 10.6 n/a
1989 553 50.3 10.9 n/a
1990 547 52.0 10.5 n/a
1991 555 46.0 12.0 n/a
1992 577 50.3 11.4 1.4
1993 584 51.4 11.4 0
1994 625 58.7 10.6 1
1995 633 60.4 10.5 1.3
1996 633 60.4 10.5 1.3
1997 642 62.1 10.3 1.4
1998 684 68.1 10.0 0.7
1999 718 65.0 11.0 1.8
2000 790 72.3 10.9 2.3
2001 805 81.6 9.9 n/a
2002 955 90.7 10.5 0
2003 955 90.7 10.5 0
2004 978 93.8 10.4 2.2
2005 1065 88.2 12.1 n/a
2006 1048 88.4 11.9 2
2007 1098 92.7 11.8 1.6
2008 1116 104.6 10.7 1.9
2009 1132 115.3 10.5 1.4
2010 1156 109.9 10.5 1.4
2011 1156 114.0 10.1 1.6
2012 1154 117.1 9.8 n/a
2013 1135 112.3 10.1 1.9
2014 1128 111.2 10.1 2
2015 1125 107.0 10.5 2.7
2016 1167 109.0 10.7 2.6
2017 1133 113.8 9.9 2.7
2018 1123 112.5 9.9 2.3
2019 1101 103.9 10.5 2.6
2020 1156 110.4 10.4 2.9
2021 1143 111.8 10.2 1.5
2022 1097 106.8 10.2 1.5
2023 1068 111.4 9.5 2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middlesex Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $21,231
2019 $21,860
2020 $20,147
2021 $21,364
2022 $22,001
2023 $23,216

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlesex Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 249 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Middle School)86.775.7
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Darien School District)86.375.3
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Middle School)84.181.2
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Darien School District)83.481.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Middle School)84.776.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Darien School District)84.776.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Middle School)87.682.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Darien School District)87.482.3
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middlesex Middle School)84.183.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Darien School District)83.882.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Middlesex Middle School)83.976.6
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Darien School District)83.575.9
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11011068
 3%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5755
 3.5%
Hispanic6173
 19.7%
Pacific Islander02
White947891
 5.9%
Two or More Races2744
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.6%2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex Middle School

Students at Middlesex Middle School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Middlesex Middle School usually go on to attend Darien High School

Yes! Middlesex Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 250 Connecticut middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,068 students attended Middlesex Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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