Serving 719 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 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Rocks Middle School's student population of 719 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Rocks Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Rocks Middle School is 0.61, 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
#605 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
15%
13%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Rocks Middle School's ranking?
West Rocks Middle School is ranked #605 out of 940 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend West Rocks Middle School?
719 students attend West Rocks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Rocks Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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.
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