Tomlinson Middle School

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tomlinson Middle School, located at 200 Unquowa Road in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a key component of the Fairfield Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, character development, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Tomlinson Middle School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. By utilizing modern educational resources and promoting an inclusive school culture, Tomlinson aims to create a dynamic learning space where all students can explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

584

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tomlinson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	116
Black	39
Asian	39
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (60.8%)
Hispanic
116 (19.9%)
Black
39 (6.7%)
Asian
39 (6.7%)
Two or More
34 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)255-8336
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/tms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 212