Central Middle School vs. Western Middle School
Should I attend Central Middle School or Western Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Western Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, Western 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
542 students
629 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#352 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
222
Grade 7 Students
176
199
Grade 8 Students
198
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
39%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
65%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%