Westside Middle School Academy is a middle school located in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, United States. The school has approximately between 715 and 750 students from grade 6 to grade 8. The school offers various sports for all grades such as basketball and soccer as well as track and field.
Serving 745 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Middle School Academy's student population of 745 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
745 students attend Westside Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westside Middle School Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside Middle School Academy part of?
Westside Middle School Academy is part of Danbury School District.
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