Middlesex Middle School is a middle school in the Darien Public Schools district in Darien, Connecticut, United States. The school is the highest point in the town, with an architectural height of 90 feet. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grades.
Serving 1,047 students in grades 6-8, Middlesex Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Middlesex Middle School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middlesex Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesex Middle School is 0.35, 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
#55 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlesex Middle School's ranking?
Middlesex Middle School is ranked #55 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Middlesex Middle School often compared to?
Middlesex Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Middlesex Middle School?
1,047 students attend Middlesex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middlesex Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex Middle School?
Middlesex Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middlesex Middle School offer ?
Middlesex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middlesex Middle School part of?
Middlesex Middle School is part of Darien School District.
School Reviews
5 1/27/2010
My doughters both went to Middlesex and its wonderful! The teachers are great, and they both got great grades!
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