Middlesex is a great school for students to learn and thrive. The teachers are responsible and very well educated. Students recieve a little more homework than necassary, but grades come out usually high! The students love the school and many fundraisers are supported for causes such as UNICEF, Molly's
... Read more Miracle and more. In fact, Middlesex's community has been in first place for most amount of money donated to UNICEF for 2 years now! Clay Akin, winner of American Idol one year, came to Middlesex to congradulate the children on their hard work. We CURRENTLY are MMS students and we thouroly believe MMS has a lot to offer! WE <3 MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/27/07
There are many exciting clubs for my child to participate in. the teachers are excellent and the amount of homework is a little more then needed but not overwhelming.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
A great school for your child to learn alot! When my 6th grade son brings home math homework, its like the homework I had in 12th grade! Also helps your kids socially... I definitely recommend this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/07
I am impressed with this school . My third child is in 6th grade. My older children received an excellent education. I find the principal and staff to be very responsive. The team approach works very well and the team meetings that are offered if your child needs them are a conducive way to help your
... Read more child build on their strengths and improve their weak areas. I think they teach the whole child-academics, social, emotional. It is a beautiful facility as well and I highly recommend it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/07
School is academically very hard for kids transferring in from out of state and even in state. Most teachers are unresponsive and do not communicate with parents to keep them informed on their child's issues. Morning drop off and afternoon pick ups are extremely messy and unorganized. Principal leave
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English as Second Language
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Darien schools — Middlesex Middle School is located at 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien CT 06820. 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd is in the 06820 ZIP code in Darien, CT The school district for Middlesex Middle School is the Darien Public Schools. Middlesex Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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