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Middlesex Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Darien, Connecticut · Darien School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,043
Student:Teacher10.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
Middlesex
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 421
1,043
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
2%-42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.0:1
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 1,043 students. It is part of the Darien School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% 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 Enrollment1,043
White79.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.9%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
79.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
0.9%
Asian
7.6%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)