Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Sedgwick 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 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sedgwick Middle School serves the southern part of West Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 12 square miles. Most students live within a 1.8-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sedgwick Middle School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
874 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Sedgwick Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedgwick Middle School is 0.66, 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
#333 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
24%
32%
Black
7%
12%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedgwick Middle School's ranking?
Sedgwick Middle School is ranked #333 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sedgwick Middle School often compared to?
Sedgwick Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sedgwick Middle School?
874 students attend Sedgwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sedgwick Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sedgwick Middle School?
Sedgwick Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sedgwick Middle School offer ?
Sedgwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sedgwick Middle School part of?
Sedgwick Middle School is part of West Hartford School District.
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