The Gilbert School vs. Northwestern Regional Middle School
Should I attend The Gilbert School or Northwestern Regional 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
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Top Rankings
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Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 7-12, The Gilbert 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 227 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks in the top 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-8
Total Students
438 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#470 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
56%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
73
105
Grade 8 Students
96
122
Grade 9 Students
90
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Grade 10 Students
57
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Grade 11 Students
70
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Grade 12 Students
52
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
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% Hispanic
22%
3%
% Black
3%
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% White
65%
96%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
