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Middlesex Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Darien, Connecticut · Darien School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,047
Student:Teacher9.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
Middlesex
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
1,047
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
2%-41.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Middlesex Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Darien, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,047 students. It is part of the Darien School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 43% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDarien School District
County9190
CityDarien
ZIP06820
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090105000169

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,047
White83.4%
Hispanic / Latino6.8%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
83.4%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
0.3%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %2%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)