Serving 782 students in grades 5-8, Whisconier 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 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whisconier Middle School's student population of 782 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whisconier Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whisconier Middle School is 0.45, 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
#427 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisconier Middle School's ranking?
Whisconier Middle School is ranked #427 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Whisconier Middle School often compared to?
Whisconier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Whisconier Middle School?
782 students attend Whisconier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Whisconier Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whisconier Middle School?
Whisconier Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whisconier Middle School offer ?
Whisconier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whisconier Middle School part of?
Whisconier Middle School is part of Brookfield School District.
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