Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School

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Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

302 Green Hill Rd, Madison, CT

Madison Public Schools

4.1

5.0

537 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Francis Henderson

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
69%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

69%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

183:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.2%

Female

48.3%

White

84.8%

Hispanic

7.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.2%

Two or more races

2.5%

Black

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

8/13/2025

The good news is they redid the school. Academically it's kind of sad. I moved into this school district in fifth grade and didn't learn anything new in math until halfway through seventh grade. The best part of the school is definitely their foreign language program. It's centered well for the age group and if kids actually engage they can learn a ton.

5.0 NicheUser

5/18/2015

All students can find a sport or activity to get involved in that they will enjoy and be able to make friends. Teachers are very helpful and supportive and care about students.

4.0 NicheUser

5/18/2015

Administration is fair but sometimes does not catch on to some of the things going on unless it is personally brought up to them, then they will do anything they can to help. There is security that is always available as well around the school.

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5.0 parent

11/15/2011

My kids are currently attending Polson MS and are receiving an excellent education that is preparing them for high school and beyond. The course work is challenging and homework is not lacking, however, the teachers are readily available to the students for extra help before and after school. But ev...

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Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Madison, CT, in the Madison neighborhood, and is served by the Madison Public Schools in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $869,143. Discover additional schools in the area, like Daniel Hand High School, Grove School, Pathway School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School.

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