West Side 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 was 45% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
55 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
58%
Asian
(19-20)5%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)29%
25%
Black
(19-20)10%
13%
White
(19-20)44%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
476 students attend West Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Side Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does West Side Middle School offer ?
West Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Side Middle School part of?
West Side Middle School is part of Groton School District.
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