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Roton Middle School

201 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06853

About Roton Middle School

Roton Middle School is 201 Highland Avenue in the Rowayton neighborhood. This school is for kids in grades 6 through 8. There are 546 students enrolled in total. The student–teacher ratio is 10:1. Math proficiency is 27%. Reading proficiency is 40%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. This school puts a lot of emphasis on building strong relationships between students in a welcoming and supportive environment. The culture values diversity and understanding between students so that everyone on campus feels important. The staff puts the health and safety of the students first and wants to make the school a safe place for them to learn and grow. The setting is meant to encourage students to be socially responsible and feel like they are part of a strong community. Teachers work to keep a professional but friendly environment that meets the needs of all students. The school is still committed to giving students a well-rounded education in a respectful environment. The price of real estate in this area is usually between $700,000 and $1,550,000. Many parents say that the community is friendly and that the leaders are strong. The school wants to be one of the best middle schools in Connecticut.

Contact Information

Address

201 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06853

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Phone

(203) 899-2930

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 46% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
453
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary

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Robotics & STEM
at Roton Middle School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.71%
Asian 2.21%
Hispanic 56.07%
Black 10.38%
Two+ Races 4.42%
Native Am. 0%
White
26.71%
Asian
2.21%
Hispanic
56.07%
Black
10.38%
Two+ Races
4.42%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 453
50.77%
230 Female
49.23%
223 Male

Student Population

453 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

151 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Roton Middle School was commended by the district in 2025 for achieving the highest student-centered growth scores among Norwalk middle schools. Roton Middle School music students were selected for the 2026 Regional Performance Honors, representing the school in the state-wide orchestra. Roton Middle School launched a "Future Educators" program in 2026 to mentor students interested in pursuing careers in education.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a student council at Roton Middle School?

Ans. The school has a student council that meets regularly and lets students speak for their peers and help make decisions about the school.

Q2. What kinds of environmental programs does Roton Middle School have?

Ans. Students can join environmental clubs and green projects that work to raise awareness about sustainability and the local community.

Q3. Does Roton Middle School offer classes in other languages?

Ans. The school offers language classes every day, like Spanish, to help students learn how to communicate with people from other countries and understand their cultures.

Q4. Do students at Roton Middle School help each other out?

Ans. Peer mentoring programs are available to help middle school students make friends and support each other.

Q5. What is the library at Roton Middle School like?

Ans. The library is a central place for research, with a wide range of books and digital databases available to students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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