Roger Ludlowe Middle School

771 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Roger Ludlowe Middle School (RLMS), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves as one of the town’s prominent middle-level educational institutions. Committed to the Fairfield Public Schools district’s mission, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. RLMS emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens within their community.

Beyond traditional academics, Roger Ludlowe Middle School places a strong value on inclusivity and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By leveraging its location in the heart of Fairfield, the school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, ensuring a well-rounded experience that helps students navigate the transitional middle school years with confidence and support.

771

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	52
Black	14
Asian	34
Two or More	43

White
628 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
52 (6.7 %)
Two or More
43 (5.6 %)
Asian
34 (4.4 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)255-8345
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/rlms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 244

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 271