Excellent
#114 of 990 schools in CT
Top 11% in state
Coleytown Middle School
Middle School · Westport School District · Westport, CT
A Westport School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
255 North Ave., Westport, CT 06880
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coleytown Middle School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Coleytown Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,244,200
Median rent
$2,369/mo
College educated
77.7%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Weston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–9 | 3.1 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Pierrepont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westport School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $29,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coleytown Middle School is listed in Westport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coleytown Middle School
Coleytown Middle School is a public middle school in Westport, CT, part of Westport School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coleytown Middle School
What grades does Coleytown Middle School serve?
Coleytown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coleytown Middle School?
Coleytown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coleytown Middle School rank in CT?
Coleytown Middle School ranks #114 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Coleytown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coleytown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coleytown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleytown Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coleytown Middle School a charter school?
No, Coleytown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coleytown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Coleytown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (203) 341-1610
- Area population (ZIP 06880)
- 27,364
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06880; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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