Western Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Western Middle School or Central 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
Western Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
629 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#187 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
222
168
Grade 7 Students
199
176
Grade 8 Students
208
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
39%
21%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
45%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%