Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Westside Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Westside Middle School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School Academy is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School Academy?
744 students attend Westside Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westside Middle School Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Middle School Academy?
Westside Middle School Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School Academy offer ?
Westside Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Middle School Academy part of?
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