Serving 159 students in grades 5-8, Westbrook Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Westbrook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Westbrook Middle School's student population of 159 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Westbrook Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbrook Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Westbrook Middle School is ranked #179 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?
159 students attend Westbrook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westbrook Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westbrook Middle School offer ?
Westbrook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook Middle School part of?
Westbrook Middle School is part of Westbrook School District.
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