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#479 of 990 schools in CT

Top 48% in state

Northwestern Regional Middle School

Middle School · Regional School District 07 · Winsted, CT

A Regional School District 07 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Battistoni Dr., Winsted, CT 06098

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$30,195
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Northwestern Regional Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northwestern Regional 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,661

Median home value

$238,700

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Regional School District 07

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$30,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northwestern Regional Middle School is listed in Regional School District 07; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northwestern Regional Middle School

Northwestern Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Winsted, CT, part of Regional School District 07, serving approximately 235 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northwestern Regional Middle School

What grades does Northwestern Regional Middle School serve?

Northwestern Regional Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Northwestern Regional Middle School?

Northwestern Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northwestern Regional Middle School rank in CT?

Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks #479 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Northwestern Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwestern Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Northwestern Regional Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Regional Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Northwestern Regional Middle School a charter school?

No, Northwestern Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northwestern Regional Middle School a Title I school?

No, Northwestern Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Regional Middle School?

26.4% of students at Northwestern Regional 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
235
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 06098)
10,200
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
48.4
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06098; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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