Tomlinson Middle School
Tel:
(203)255-8336
- Tomlinson Middle School serves 684 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Tomlinson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Tomlinson Middle School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tomlinson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tomlinson Middle School is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. 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 | #355 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 24% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Roger Ludlowe Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Fairfield Ludlowe High School Grades: 9-12 | 1495 students
0.5 miles
785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-7201 0.5 9-12 1495 - Fairfield Roger Ludlowe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 773 students
0.5 miles
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-8345 0.5 6-8 773 - Fairfield Sherman School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.7 miles
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-8330 0.7 K-5 484 - Southport Mill Hill School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
1.3 miles
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203)255-8320 1.3 K-5 384 - Fairfield Riverfield School Grades: K-5 | 425 students
1.4 miles
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-8328 1.4 K-5 425
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