West Side Middle School

483 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708

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Tel: (203) 574-8120

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us

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West Side Middle School serves 935 students in grades 6-8.

West Side Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

West Side Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

935 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

West Side Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Side Middle School is 0.64, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#833 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

54%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

22%

13%

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White

16%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of West Side Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

82%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Waterbury School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend West Side Middle School?

935 students attend West Side Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of West Side Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Middle School?

West Side Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is West Side Middle School part of?

West Side Middle School is part of Waterbury School District.

School Reviews

5 11/10/2006

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education