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#413 of 990 schools in CT
Top 42% in state
Swift Middle School
Middle School · Watertown School District · Oakville, CT
A Watertown School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 Colonial St., Oakville, CT 06779
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swift Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swift 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,353
Median home value
$248,300
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Watertown School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swift Middle School is listed in Watertown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swift Middle School
Swift Middle School is a public middle school in Oakville, CT, part of Watertown School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swift Middle School
What grades does Swift Middle School serve?
Swift Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Swift Middle School?
Swift Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift 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 Swift Middle School rank in CT?
Swift Middle School ranks #413 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Swift Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swift Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Swift Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Swift Middle School a charter school?
No, Swift Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swift Middle School a Title I school?
No, Swift Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Middle School?
43.4% of students at Swift 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
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (860) 945-4830
- Area population (ZIP 06779)
- 7,762
- Area average commute
- 25 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 06779; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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