Saxe Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Saxe Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Saxe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,327 students in grades 5-8, Saxe Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
1,327 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#187 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
347
-
Grade 6 Students
327
168
Grade 7 Students
344
176
Grade 8 Students
309
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
21%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
81%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a