Summary:
Old Saybrook Middle School is a public middle school serving 317 students in grades 5-8 in the town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state averages and many nearby middle schools in academic achievement, with a strong focus on preparing students for success.
Old Saybrook Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a large majority of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.7% of 5th graders, 69.4% of 6th graders, 65.5% of 7th graders, and 70% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state averages ranging from 38.2% to 51.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were also impressive, with 69.1% of 5th graders, 70.5% of 6th graders, 59% of 7th graders, and 45.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 38.2% to 43.1%. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking of 57 out of 250 middle schools in Connecticut, placing it in the top 25% statewide.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London, Old Saybrook Middle School stands out as a high-achieving institution. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has significantly lower academic proficiency rates, with only 12.7% of 6th graders, 11.3% of 7th graders, and 8.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, and even lower rates in Mathematics. This contrast highlights the exceptional performance of Old Saybrook Middle School, which also benefits from a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some neighboring schools.
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Detail:
Public 5-8
District:
Old Saybrook School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,834
Students who attend Old Saybrook Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Old Saybrook Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 7.4
Number of students: 317
Racial breakdown:
White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Asian:
2.8%
African American:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%
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