A+
Excellent
97/100

Saxe Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 468 South Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 99th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
A
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Connecticut for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Connecticut for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
1,261
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%99/1003.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+32 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+39 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White90%87%reading +21 pts, math +27 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic87%72%reading +51 pts, math +48 pts99th percentile (list)
Asian98%98%reading +17 pts, math +20 pts100th percentile (list)
Multiracial95%95%reading +35 pts, math +46 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 468 South Ave.
City New Canaan
ZIP Code 06840
District 0902700
NCES School ID 090270000532
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06840

Understanding the community around Saxe Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $250,001
Per Capita Income $138,453
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 80.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.3%
High School or Higher 98.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,434,400
Median Rent $3,278
Owner-Occupied 85.0%
Renter-Occupied 15.0%
View full data for ZIP 06840 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saxe Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.6%
Asian 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Black 1.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,261
Teachers (FTE) 114.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saxe Middle School?
Saxe Middle School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Saxe Middle School?
Saxe Middle School has 1,261 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Saxe Middle School serve?
Saxe Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saxe Middle School receive per student?
Saxe Middle School receives $28,741 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saxe Middle School in 06840 ▼
Avg Home Value
$2,236,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$8,476
1-Year Change
+15.4%
% Renters
15.0%

Other Schools in 06840

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026