Tomlinson Middle School

200 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Tomlinson Middle School serves 612 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tomlinson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Tomlinson Middle School's student population of 612 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Tomlinson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tomlinson Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
65%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomlinson Middle School's ranking?
Tomlinson Middle School is ranked #392 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Tomlinson Middle School often compared to?
Tomlinson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger Ludlowe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?
612 students attend Tomlinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tomlinson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tomlinson Middle School offer ?
Tomlinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomlinson Middle School part of?
Tomlinson Middle School is part of Fairfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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