A. Baldwin Middle School

A. Baldwin Middle School serves 483 students in grades 5 and 6 in Guilford, Connecticut, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. Ranked 54th out of 996 Connecticut schools, placing it in the 95th percentile, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 78% of students scoring proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 67% reaching proficiency in Math.

With 41 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial transitional years between elementary and middle school. The focused grade structure of just 5th and 6th grades enables the school to tailor its approach specifically to this age group's developmental needs. A.

Baldwin Middle School benefits from serving a well-educated community where 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 06437 has a median household income of $124,793 and a low poverty rate of just 2.8%, factors that often correlate with strong family support for education. The median home value of $462,200 reflects the area's desirability and stability.

Located in Guilford's large suburban setting, the school sits in a community that values education and provides students with both academic excellence and the advantages of Connecticut's shoreline region.