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Windsor Locks Middle School vs. East Granby Middle School

Should you attend Windsor Locks Middle School or East Granby Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Windsor Locks Middle School
7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
East Granby Middle School
95 South Main St.
East Granby, CT 06026
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

East Granby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 315 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, East Granby Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
315 students
204 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Windsor Locks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Granby Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Windsor Locks Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Granby Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Windsor Locks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Granby Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Windsor Locks School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Granby Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Granby School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#581 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#240 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Windsor Locks Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Granby Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windsor Locks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Granby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windsor Locks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Granby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windsor Locks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Granby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Windsor Locks Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Granby Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
104
79
Grade 7 Students
91
71
Grade 8 Students
120
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Windsor Locks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Windsor Locks School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Granby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Windsor Locks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Windsor Locks School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Granby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Windsor Locks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Windsor Locks School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Granby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Windsor Locks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Windsor Locks School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Granby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Windsor Locks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Windsor Locks School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Granby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Windsor Locks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Granby Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Granby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Windsor Locks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Granby Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Granby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Windsor Locks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Windsor Locks School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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