Tomlinson Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(203) 255-8336
Tomlinson Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8.
Tomlinson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Tomlinson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Tomlinson Middle School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 656 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tomlinson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tomlinson Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #334 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 69% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tomlinson Middle School is Fairfield Ludlowe High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roger Ludlowe Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Fairfield Ludlowe High School Math: 70% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,510 student10
0.5 miles
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-7201 0.5 9-12 1,510 - Fairfield Roger Ludlowe Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 857 students10
0.5 miles
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345 0.5 6-8 857 - Fairfield Sherman School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
0.7 miles
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330 0.7 K-5 470 - Southport Mill Hill School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 347 students10
1.3 miles
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320 1.3 K-5 347 - Fairfield Riverfield School Math: 86% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 413 students10
1.4 miles
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8328 1.4 K-5 413
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