Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Windsor Locks 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 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Windsor Locks Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Windsor Locks, CT, encompassing approximately 9.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and up to 3.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windsor Locks Middle School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks Middle School is 0.63, 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
#562 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
56%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
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)21.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Windsor Locks Middle School's ranking?
Windsor Locks Middle School is ranked #562 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windsor Locks Middle School often compared to?
Windsor Locks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Granby Middle School, Windsor Locks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Windsor Locks Middle School?
314 students attend Windsor Locks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Windsor Locks Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windsor Locks Middle School?
Windsor Locks Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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