Windsor Locks Middle School

7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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Tel: (860) 292-5012

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Windsor Locks Middle School serves 322 students in grades 6-8.

Windsor Locks 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Windsor Locks Middle School's student population of 322 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

322 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Windsor Locks Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Windsor Locks Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Windsor Locks Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Windsor Locks Middle School is 0.65, 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

#647 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Windsor Locks Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

35%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windsor Locks 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)

(20-21)

46%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windsor Locks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Windsor Locks Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

28%

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

Black

13%

White

54%

50%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Windsor Locks 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

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Windsor Locks School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Windsor Locks Middle School often compared to?

Windsor Locks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Granby Middle School by visitors of our site.

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

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Windsor Locks Middle School?

322 students attend Windsor Locks Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Windsor Locks Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Locks Middle School?

Windsor Locks Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Windsor Locks Middle School offer ?

Windsor Locks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Windsor Locks Middle School part of?

Windsor Locks Middle School is part of Windsor Locks School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education