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#592 of 990 schools in CT
West Rocks Middle School
Middle School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A Norwalk School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Rocks Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Rocks 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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
$106,978
Median home value
$565,100
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06851; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Ponus Ridge Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Pierrepont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Saxe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 5–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,261 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Rocks Middle School is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Rocks Middle School
West Rocks Middle School is a public middle school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 701 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Rocks Middle School
What grades does West Rocks Middle School serve?
West Rocks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Rocks Middle School?
West Rocks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rocks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rocks Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Rocks Middle School rank in CT?
West Rocks Middle School ranks #592 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West Rocks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Rocks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 West Rocks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rocks Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Rocks Middle School a charter school?
No, West Rocks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Rocks Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Rocks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Rocks Middle School?
55.2% of students at West Rocks 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (203) 899-2970
- Area population (ZIP 06851)
- 28,591
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 06851; 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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