Northwestern Regional Middle School vs. The Gilbert School
Should you attend Northwestern Regional Middle School or The Gilbert School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Student Attention
The Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades 7-12, The Gilbert School 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
243 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#640 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
134
62
Grade 8 Students
109
76
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
84
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
20%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
