Saxe Middle School

Saxe Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
468 South Ave,  New Canaan, CT
New Canaan Public Schools
2.8
4.5
1,327 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David M Gusitsch
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
87%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
78.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public MS in Connecticut
#5 Best Public MS Teachers in Connecticut
Source: Niche

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
3.0
11/22/2023
as an 8th grader here at Saxe. overall it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. some peers normally bully me. but most were kind in general. food was awesome! but, teachers...didn't really helped with the bullying type incidents and they normal say that I need to ignore them. honestly I prefer a boarding school
2.0 Middle School Student
11/2/2017
I get it, pop quizzes and tests are part of a school. But should students get made fun of in the halls and feel bad about themselves due to their grades? If I walk down the halls tomorrow I could probably show you over 30 kids being teased about their clothe or on that LA essay that they got a 76 on. Part of it is the area and the kids. The parents of these kids need to take a long hard look at themselves. The teachers don't know the kind of stress there is. I know someone who was suicidal just because of their social status and grades. Shouldn't students feel as if they can pursue anything in life? Not here, thee teachers personally make sure that if you don't know what the stupid theme of a personal narrative or what SWAT is than you will get nowhere in life. the language system is okay but most of the teachers make you feel stupid.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 11 Reviews
1.0 other
7/22/2025
Worst school in the state of Connecticut, guaranteed. I wouldn’t send my future kids here. I strongly recommend never to consider this bad school. The administrators are maniacal and are out to bring you down personally.
5.0 student
12/11/2017
I would rate my overall experience at this school a 9/10.
5.0 parent
6/7/2016
strong academics, teachers, administration and student body. starts in 5th grade, so they are focused on a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school, which is good.
5.0 parent
1/12/2016
I love how they teach the children n a fun and safe environment. They also always make sure the kids can have something healthy to eat.

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Saxe Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in New Canaan, CT, in the New Canaan neighborhood, and is served by the New Canaan Public Schools in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,327 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Saxe 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 $2,484,965. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Canaan High School, Trinity Catholic High School, King School Inc, and more. Learn more about what New Canaan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saxe Middle School.

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