Windsor Locks Middle School

7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 318 students in grades 6-8, Windsor Locks Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Windsor Locks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Windsor Locks Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Windsor Locks Middle School 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 Windsor Locks Middle School is 0.66, 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)
#581 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Windsor Locks Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windsor Locks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windsor Locks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Windsor Locks Middle School 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
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Windsor Locks Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
12%
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White
53%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Windsor Locks Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Windsor Locks Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Windsor Locks Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Windsor Locks Middle School 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 Windsor Locks Middle School's ranking?
Windsor Locks Middle School is ranked #581 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windsor Locks Middle School often compared to?
Windsor Locks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Granby Middle School, Windsor Locks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Windsor Locks Middle School?
318 students attend Windsor Locks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Windsor Locks Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Locks Middle School?
Windsor Locks Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windsor Locks Middle School offer ?
Windsor Locks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor Locks Middle School part of?
Windsor Locks Middle School is part of Windsor Locks School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
1/2 Day Early Release - Last Day of School (Tentative)
June 13, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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