Very Good
#362 of 990 schools in CT
Top 37% in state
Bristow Middle School
Middle School · West Hartford School District · West Hartford, CT
A West Hartford School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
34 Highland St., West Hartford, CT 06102
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bristow Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bristow Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,796/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renzulli Gifted and Talented AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Gengras Center/univ of St JosephPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Eagle House Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $24,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bristow Middle School is listed in West Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristow Middle School
Bristow Middle School is a public middle school in West Hartford, CT, part of West Hartford School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristow Middle School
What grades does Bristow Middle School serve?
Bristow Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bristow Middle School?
Bristow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristow Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristow Middle School rank in CT?
Bristow Middle School ranks #362 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bristow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bristow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristow Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bristow Middle School a charter school?
No, Bristow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristow Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bristow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristow Middle School?
29.8% of students at Bristow Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (860) 231-2100
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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