Serving 848 students in grades 6-8, 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Side Middle School serves the southwest part of Waterbury, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Middle School's student population of 848 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
848 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Middle School is 0.50, 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
#887 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Middle School's ranking?
West Side Middle School is ranked #887 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are West Side Middle School often compared to?
West Side Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Michael F. Wallace Middle School, B. W. Tinker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
848 students attend West Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Side Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Side Middle School offer ?
West Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Side Middle School part of?
West Side Middle School is part of Waterbury School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
west side is a good school. if you wanted to be treated like babies this is the school to go to. the teachers walk you from class to class and from point a to point b . althought the teachers a very good {well 8th grade red house} the work is hard. the school needs more work
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