Westside Middle School Academy

1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
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Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside Middle School Academy's student population of 744 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#577 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
40%
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45%
50%
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53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Middle School Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
30%
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Black
6%
12%
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White
35%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Middle School Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Middle School Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Middle School Academy's ranking?
Westside Middle School Academy is ranked #577 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Westside Middle School Academy often compared to?
Westside Middle School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broadview Middle School, Rogers Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
Westside Middle School Academy is part of Danbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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