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Roton Middle School

Middle School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT

A Norwalk School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

201 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$26,673
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Roton Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roton 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,589/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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

$1,402,000

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

87.8%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ponus Ridge Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.26–83.1 mi622Compare →
Middlesex Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.06–83.2 mi1,047Compare →
Nathan Hale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.56–83.4 mi524Compare →
West Rocks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–84.1 mi701Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Norwalk School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#13 of 22
District spending per student
$26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roton Middle School is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roton Middle School

Roton Middle School is a public middle school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roton Middle School

What grades does Roton Middle School serve?

Roton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Roton Middle School?

Roton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roton Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roton Middle School rank in CT?

Roton Middle School ranks #650 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Roton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Roton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roton Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roton Middle School a charter school?

No, Roton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Roton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roton Middle School?

50.3% of students at Roton 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
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 06853)
3,229
Area median age
45.1
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 06853; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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