Summary:
Roger Ludlowe Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 771 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic outcomes and a commitment to supporting diverse student subgroups.
Academically, Roger Ludlowe Middle School excels, with 78.3% of 6th graders, 71.8% of 7th graders, and 78% of 8th graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. In SBAC/Mathematics, the school's performance is equally impressive, with 70.5% of 6th graders, 79.4% of 7th graders, and 75.2% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 41.4%, 41.5%, and 38.2%. The school's academic excellence extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, with the school ranking among the top in the state for these groups.
While Roger Ludlowe Middle School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 81.45% of students identifying as White, the school's performance is noteworthy when compared to nearby institutions. For example, Weston Middle School has a more diverse student population and higher socioeconomic status, yet still maintains strong academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics and socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational practices, play a significant role in a school's success.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Fairfield School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,974
Students who attend Roger Ludlowe Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Roger Ludlowe Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5
Number of students: 771
Racial breakdown:
White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Asian:
4.4%
African American:
1.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%
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