Serving 1,261 students in grades 5-8, Saxe Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Saxe Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saxe Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Saxe Middle School is ranked #29 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Saxe Middle School often compared to?
Saxe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Saxe Middle School?
1,261 students attend Saxe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Saxe Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saxe Middle School?
Saxe Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Saxe Middle School offer ?
Saxe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saxe Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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