Very Good
#288 of 990 schools in CT
Top 29% in state
New Fairfield Middle School
Middle School · New Fairfield School District · New Fairfield, CT
A middle school in New Fairfield, CT serving grades 6th – 8th.
56 Gillotti Rd., New Fairfield, CT 06812
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Fairfield Middle School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Fairfield 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,864
Median home value
$455,900
Median rent
$1,926/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Chimneys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Fairfield Middle School is listed in New Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Fairfield Middle School
New Fairfield Middle School is a public middle school in New Fairfield, CT, part of New Fairfield School District, serving approximately 506 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Fairfield Middle School
What grades does New Fairfield Middle School serve?
New Fairfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Fairfield Middle School?
New Fairfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Fairfield Middle School rank in CT?
New Fairfield Middle School ranks #288 of 990 schools in CT.
What is New Fairfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Fairfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 New Fairfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Fairfield Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Fairfield Middle School a charter school?
No, New Fairfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Fairfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Fairfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Fairfield Middle School?
15.8% of students at New Fairfield Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (203) 312-5885
- Area population (ZIP 06812)
- 13,558
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 06812; 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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