Saxe Middle School

1,315 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Saxe Middle School, located in New Canaan, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle school for the district, typically enrolling students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the New Canaan Public Schools system, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust fine and performing arts curriculum, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional developmental needs of middle school-aged children.

Beyond its core curriculum, Saxe Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging student participation in athletics, technology initiatives, and community service projects. The school facilities are designed to support a collaborative culture, and the staff focuses on preparing students for the transition to New Canaan High School by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal responsibility. With a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, Saxe remains a cornerstone of the town’s reputation for providing top-tier public education.

1,315

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saxe Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,034
Hispanic	80
Black	28
Asian	98
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,034 (78.6 %)
Asian
98 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (6.1 %)
Two or More
72 (5.5 %)
Black
28 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	New Canaan School District
Phone:	(203)594-4564
Website:	http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 307

Grade 6 352

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 331