Fairfield Woods Middle School
715 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fairfield Woods Middle School (FWMS), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Fairfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, emphasizing the development of the "whole child" through a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school’s culture is defined by its focus on community building, where educators prioritize social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic achievement to prepare students for the transition to high school.
Beyond the classroom, Fairfield Woods offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse clubs that encourage students to explore their personal interests and leadership potential. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding community, which helps maintain a high standard of educational excellence. By leveraging modern resources and a dedicated faculty, FWMS strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning within each of its students.
Beyond the classroom, Fairfield Woods offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse clubs that encourage students to explore their personal interests and leadership potential. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding community, which helps maintain a high standard of educational excellence. By leveraging modern resources and a dedicated faculty, FWMS strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning within each of its students.
715
Total Students
73.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 481 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More | 56 |
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White481 (67.3%)
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Hispanic104 (14.5%)
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Two or More56 (7.8%)
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Asian53 (7.4%)
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Black21 (2.9%)
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)255-8334 |
| Website: | http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/fwms/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 715 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 73.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 92 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 37 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
231
Grade 7
254
Grade 8
230
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 231 |
| Grade 7 | 254 |
| Grade 8 | 230 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 342 | 47.8% |
| Male | 373 | 52.2% |
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