Serving 860 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 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sedgwick Middle School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sedgwick Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedgwick Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
7%
13%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #322 out of 942 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 40% 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?
860 students attend Sedgwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sedgwick Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sedgwick Middle School offer ?
Sedgwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedgwick Middle School part of?
Sedgwick Middle School is part of West Hartford School District.
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