Very Good
#313 of 990 schools in CT
Top 32% in state
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Middle School · Madison School District · Madison, CT
A Madison School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 Green Hill Rd., Madison, CT 06443
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter C. Polson Middle School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 Walter C. Polson 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$168,341
Median home value
$534,800
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. C. Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 482 | 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.
Madison School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter C. Polson Middle School is listed in Madison School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter C. Polson Middle School
Walter C. Polson Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, CT, part of Madison School District, serving approximately 537 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter C. Polson Middle School
What grades does Walter C. Polson Middle School serve?
Walter C. Polson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walter C. Polson Middle School?
Walter C. Polson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Polson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Polson Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter C. Polson Middle School rank in CT?
Walter C. Polson Middle School ranks #313 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Walter C. Polson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter C. Polson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Walter C. Polson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter C. Polson Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walter C. Polson Middle School a charter school?
No, Walter C. Polson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter C. Polson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Walter C. Polson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Phone
- (203) 245-6480
- Area population (ZIP 06443)
- 17,577
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 06443; 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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