Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Woods Middle School serves the northeast part of Fairfield, CT, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Woods Middle School's student population of 715 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Woods Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Woods Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Woods Middle School is ranked #259 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Fairfield Woods Middle School often compared to?
Fairfield Woods Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Tomlinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Woods Middle School?
715 students attend Fairfield Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fairfield Woods Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Woods Middle School?
Fairfield Woods Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield Woods Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield Woods Middle School part of?
Fairfield Woods Middle School is part of Fairfield School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
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