Serving 743 students in grades 6-8, Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Woods Middle School's student population of 743 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Woods Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Woods Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Woods Middle School is ranked #244 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Fairfield Woods Middle School often compared to?
Fairfield Woods Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Tomlinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Woods Middle School?
743 students attend Fairfield Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fairfield Woods Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Woods Middle School?
Fairfield Woods Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield Woods Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Woods Middle School part of?
Fairfield Woods Middle School is part of Fairfield School District.
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