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Saxe Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
468 South Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840 · (203) 594-4564 · Part of New Canaan School District
Students
1,271
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Saxe Middle School
- School Grade A+: near the top of New York’s public schools
- Math proficiency 41 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency79%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts85%
State average 50.7%
Location
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468 South Ave., New Canaan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5335
Grade 6289
Grade 7304
Grade 8343
Enrollment over time
1,342’20
1,327’21
1,315’22
1,261’23
1,271’24
Down 5.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 77%Asian 8%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 6%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.