Roton Middle School
Tel:
(203)899-2930
- Roton Middle School serves 485 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Roton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Roton Middle School's student population of 485 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Roton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Roton Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #688 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 24% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NORWALK SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Roton Middle School is Brien Mcmahon High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Side By Side Charter School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rowayton School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwalk Brien Mcmahon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1481 students
0.6 miles
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)852-9488 0.6 9-12 1481 - Norwalk Rowayton School Grades: K-5 | 425 students
0.8 miles
1 Roton Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203)899-2940 0.8 K-5 425 - Norwalk Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.9 miles
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)899-2830 0.9 PK-5 456 - Darien Tokeneke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 486 students
1.2 miles
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203)655-9666 1.2 PK-5 486 - Norwalk Columbus Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 342 students
1.4 miles
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)899-2840 1.4 K-5 342
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