Coleytown Middle School

Summary:

Coleytown Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Westport, Connecticut, serving 464 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top 20 middle schools in the state and boasts exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average.

Coleytown Middle School's academic success can be attributed to several key factors. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which likely contributes to the personalized attention and support students receive. Additionally, the school's student population comes from a relatively high socioeconomic background, with only 1.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school's resources and parental involvement may play a role in its outstanding performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Nathan Hale Middle School, Coleytown Middle School consistently outperforms them academically, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Another notable aspect of Coleytown Middle School is its student demographics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (75%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students, such as African American (2.8%) and Hispanic (6.9%) students. This contrasts with some nearby schools, like Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and West Rocks Middle School, which have a more diverse student population. Additionally, Coleytown Middle School's per-student spending of $27,339 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than many of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's resources and academic support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 341-1610

District: Westport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,265

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 486

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Asian:

7.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coleytown Middle School ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Asian (7.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coleytown Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coleytown Middle School is $25,265.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coleytown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coleytown Middle School 7^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Coleytown Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Westport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westport School District 4^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coleytown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Coleytown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	86.53	3^rd	248	98.8%
2007	86.48	2^nd	250	99.2%
2008	86.19	2^nd	252	99.2%
2009	85.06	6^th	255	97.6%
2010	83.51	13^th	268	95.1%
2011	83.14	11^th	269	95.9%
2012	81.72	14^th	272	94.9%
2013	83.11	3^rd	278	98.9%
2015	93.17	6^th	280	97.9%
2016	89.80	10^th	246	95.9%
2017	85.84	26^th	250	89.6%
2018	91.82	12^th	249	95.2%
2019	91.25	16^th	259	93.8%
2023	92.37	10^th	249	96.0%
2024	93.29	7^th	250	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Coleytown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	89.38	6^th	160	96.3%
2019	86.06	15^th	169	91.1%
2023	89.32	13^th	160	91.9%
2024	90.52	7^th	161	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Coleytown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	87.41	17^th	164	89.6%
2019	87.56	14^th	167	91.6%
2023	90.22	11^th	158	93.0%
2024	90.37	9^th	157	94.3%

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Rank History for White students at Coleytown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.12	14^th	168	91.7%
2019	84.90	16^th	166	90.4%
2023	85.53	10^th	158	93.7%
2024	84.36	13^th	154	91.6%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coleytown Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	435	9	18	15	0	n/a	n/a	477
1989	441	7	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	469
1990	416	5	11	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	437
1991	383	4	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	402
1992	461	3	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	482
1993	439	5	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	458
1994	447	5	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	475
1995	467	4	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	498
1996	467	4	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	498
1997	496	6	20	16	0	n/a	n/a	538
1998	545	10	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	579
1999	622	7	15	12	1	n/a	n/a	657
2000	604	9	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	635
2001	566	8	8	18	0	n/a	n/a	600
2002	453	5	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	474
2003	453	5	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	474
2004	445	6	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	470
2005	469	4	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	494
2006	478	4	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	506
2007	514	7	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	542
2008	461	10	18	14	0	n/a	n/a	503
2009	481	8	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	514
2010	453	6	21	11	1	n/a	n/a	492
2011	460	7	14	8	1	0	1	491
2012	468	7	13	10	1	0	2	501
2013	470	8	19	12	0	0	3	512
2014	481	4	25	14	0	0	9	533
2015	487	9	31	14	0	0	7	548
2016	461	12	36	13	0	0	6	528
2017	439	10	36	15	0	1	12	513
2018	399	7	36	20	0	0	18	480
2019	370	7	27	28	0	0	24	456
2022	322	8	33	30	0	0	38	431
2023	348	13	37	32	0	0	34	464
2024	369	13	38	30	1	0	35	486

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 Coleytown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	477	46.0	10.3	n/a
1989	469	47.3	9.9	n/a
1990	437	48.8	8.9	n/a
1991	402	49.2	8.1	n/a
1992	482	47.8	10.0	1.2
1993	458	47.2	9.7	0
1994	475	48.9	9.7	2.1
1995	498	47.7	10.4	1.6
1996	498	47.7	10.4	1.6
1997	538	53.0	10.2	0.7
1998	579	53.8	10.8	1.7
1999	657	56.3	11.7	1.4
2000	635	57.4	11.1	1.6
2001	600	57.3	10.5	n/a
2002	474	49.4	9.6	0
2003	474	49.4	9.6	0
2004	470	48.0	9.8	2.6
2005	494	44.9	11.0	n/a
2006	506	46.1	11.0	3.4
2007	542	45.6	11.9	n/a
2008	503	48.0	10.5	1.8
2009	514	54.5	10.6	1
2010	492	50.4	9.7	3.5
2011	491	51.8	9.4	2.6
2012	501	51.0	9.8	3
2013	512	52.5	9.7	2.9
2014	533	53.0	10.0	2.4
2015	548	50.0	10.9	3.3
2016	528	53.0	9.9	3.4
2017	513	51.9	9.8	3.5
2018	480	54.7	8.7	3.1
2019	456	49.4	9.2	4.2
2022	431	46.7	9.2	n/a
2023	464	46.2	10.0	1.7
2024	486	48.0	10.1	n/a

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 Coleytown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	477	46.0	10.3	n/a
1989	469	47.3	9.9	n/a
1990	437	48.8	8.9	n/a
1991	402	49.2	8.1	n/a
1992	482	47.8	10.0	1.2
1993	458	47.2	9.7	0
1994	475	48.9	9.7	2.1
1995	498	47.7	10.4	1.6
1996	498	47.7	10.4	1.6
1997	538	53.0	10.2	0.7
1998	579	53.8	10.8	1.7
1999	657	56.3	11.7	1.4
2000	635	57.4	11.1	1.6
2001	600	57.3	10.5	n/a
2002	474	49.4	9.6	0
2003	474	49.4	9.6	0
2004	470	48.0	9.8	2.6
2005	494	44.9	11.0	n/a
2006	506	46.1	11.0	3.4
2007	542	45.6	11.9	n/a
2008	503	48.0	10.5	1.8
2009	514	54.5	10.6	1
2010	492	50.4	9.7	3.5
2011	491	51.8	9.4	2.6
2012	501	51.0	9.8	3
2013	512	52.5	9.7	2.9
2014	533	53.0	10.0	2.4
2015	548	50.0	10.9	3.3
2016	528	53.0	9.9	3.4
2017	513	51.9	9.8	3.5
2018	480	54.7	8.7	3.1
2019	456	49.4	9.2	4.2
2022	431	46.7	9.2	n/a
2023	464	46.2	10.0	1.7
2024	486	48.0	10.1	n/a

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 Coleytown Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,897
2019	$27,339
2022	$26,248
2023	$25,265

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coleytown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 249 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coleytown Middle School)	79	70.6	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	83	72.3	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coleytown Middle School)	77	72.8	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	81.3	73.2	8.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coleytown Middle School)	80.7	78.9	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	80	78.1	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coleytown Middle School)	80.7	83.9	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	81.9	81.1	0.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Coleytown Middle School)	77.8	73	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	81.5	78	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Coleytown Middle School)	78	81.6	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	84.5	77.6	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	456	464	1.8%
African American	7	13	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	27	37	37%
Hispanic	28	32	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	370	348	5.9%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.2%	1.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Coleytown Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Coleytown Middle School	Public	6-8	255 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1610	486	48	10.1		369 (75.9%)	13 (2.7%)	30 (6.2%)	38 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	93.3	7^th of 250 public middle schools	97.2%		92.4	10^th of 249 public middle schools	96.0%	3	83.5	74.8	73.3	82.3	76.7	75.8	86.0	$25,265
Bedford Middle School	Public	6-8	88 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1510	747	72	10.4		567 (75.9%)	16 (2.1%)	58 (7.8%)	56 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.6%)	91.1	17^th of 250 public middle schools	93.2%		93.4	8^th of 249 public middle schools	96.8%	9	72.9	69.6	76.0	77.6	75.8	77.9	75.2	$25,208
Weston Middle School	Public	6-8	135 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Fairfield County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6360	519	49	10.6		390 (75.1%)	7 (1.3%)	52 (10.0%)	37 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.2%)	91.7	12^th of 250 public middle schools	95.2%		91.5	15^th of 249 public middle schools	94.0%	3	77.2	71.1	78.8	78.5	71.1	78.9	71.3	$24,756
West Rocks Middle School	Public	6-8	81 West Rocks Road	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 899-2970	701	61	11.4	55.2%	121 (17.3%)	105 (15.0%)	428 (61.1%)	25 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	30.2	154^th of 250 public middle schools	38.4%		32.9	151^st of 249 public middle schools	39.4%	3	34.0	37.3	42.9	32.8	29.3	36.7	24.5	$21,478
Nathan Hale Middle School	Public	6-8	176 Strawberry Hill Avenue	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2910	524	40	13.1	51.3%	137 (26.1%)	77 (14.7%)	274 (52.3%)	24 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	40.8	140^th of 250 public middle schools	44.0%		45.1	130^th of 249 public middle schools	47.8%	10	45.3	38.2	44.4	45.0	40.0	32.9	34.8	$22,093
Middlebrook School	Public	6-8	131 School Rd.	Wilton	06897	Fairfield County	Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 762-8388	833	76	11.0		610 (73.2%)	4 (0.5%)	64 (7.7%)	97 (11.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.7%)	96.5	1^st of 250 public middle schools	99.6%		95.7	3^rd of 249 public middle schools	98.8%	2	86.7	84.5	81.7	84.6	85.2	85.3	87.8	$23,466
Roger Ludlowe Middle School	Public	6-8	689 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8345	760	72	10.5	5.8%	608 (80.0%)	11 (1.4%)	54 (7.1%)	32 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.1%)	91.6	13^th of 250 public middle schools	94.8%		90.9	19^th of 249 public middle schools	92.4%	6	75.3	78.3	71.8	78.0	70.5	79.4	75.2	$22,974
Fairfield Woods Middle School	Public	6-8	1115 Fairfield Woods Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8334	742	72	10.3	17.9%	499 (67.3%)	21 (2.8%)	120 (16.2%)	60 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.4%)	83.2	37^th of 250 public middle schools	85.2%		80.9	50^th of 249 public middle schools	79.9%	13	68.5	66.0	63.7	73.2	71.2	65.8	56.4	$23,246
Tomlinson Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8336	590	61	9.6	28.1%	367 (62.2%)	41 (6.9%)	114 (19.3%)	40 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.6%)	76.3	63^rd of 250 public middle schools	74.8%		71.2	75^th of 249 public middle schools	69.9%	12	58.3	61.8	63.3	60.8	70.7	61.8	52.7	$24,533
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	21 Hunters Lane	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 847-3557	622	54	11.5	60.6%	60 (9.6%)	99 (15.9%)	405 (65.1%)	37 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	19.1	184^th of 250 public middle schools	26.4%		17.1	190^th of 249 public middle schools	23.7%	6	27.6	33.2	33.3	30.3	18.9	23.2	15.7	$23,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Coleytown Middle School

How many students attend Coleytown Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Coleytown Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Coleytown Middle School?

Students at Coleytown Middle School are 76% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Coleytown Middle School a good school?

Yes! Coleytown Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 250 Connecticut middle schools.

What district is Coleytown Middle School in?

Westport School District

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