Very Good
#296 of 990 schools in CT
Top 30% in state
Sedgwick Middle School
Middle School · West Hartford School District · West Hartford, CT
A West Hartford School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
128 Sedgwick Rd., West Hartford, CT 06107
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sedgwick Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sedgwick 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,659
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,839/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of Greater HartfordPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–9 | 1.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Bristow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Gengras Center/univ of St JosephPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Intensive Education Academy inPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 2.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #13 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
Sedgwick Middle School is listed in West Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sedgwick Middle School
Sedgwick Middle School is a public middle school in West Hartford, CT, part of West Hartford School District, serving approximately 876 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sedgwick Middle School
What grades does Sedgwick Middle School serve?
Sedgwick Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sedgwick Middle School?
Sedgwick Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sedgwick Middle School rank in CT?
Sedgwick Middle School ranks #296 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sedgwick Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sedgwick Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sedgwick Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sedgwick Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sedgwick Middle School a charter school?
No, Sedgwick Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sedgwick Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sedgwick Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sedgwick Middle School?
32.1% of students at Sedgwick 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
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (860) 570-6500
- Area population (ZIP 06107)
- 20,423
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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.
- 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 06107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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