West Rocks Middle School

81 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, West Rocks 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Rocks Middle School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

West Rocks Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Rocks Middle School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#669 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
40%
40%
50%
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
61%
31%
Black
15%
12%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Rocks Middle School's ranking?
West Rocks Middle School is ranked #669 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are West Rocks Middle School often compared to?
West Rocks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend West Rocks Middle School?
701 students attend West Rocks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of West Rocks Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Rocks Middle School?
West Rocks Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Rocks Middle School offer ?
West Rocks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Rocks Middle School part of?
West Rocks Middle School is part of Norwalk School District.

School Reviews

3   3/24/2020
The teachers sometimes over react over the littlest things I'm not even gonna hold you. And if you are talking to your friend and they hear you they give you LD and if you don't go than they give you ISS.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Layha

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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