Excellent
#62 of 990 schools in CT
Top 6% in state
Westbrook Middle School
Middle School · Westbrook School District · Westbrook, CT
A middle school in Westbrook, CT where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
154 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westbrook Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westbrook 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,172
Median home value
$423,500
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Eliot SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–8 | 3.4 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Old Saybrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 5–8 | 4.4 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| John Winthrop Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 223 | 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.
Westbrook School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $36,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westbrook Middle School is listed in Westbrook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westbrook Middle School
Westbrook Middle School is a public middle school in Westbrook, CT, part of Westbrook School District, serving approximately 160 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westbrook Middle School
What grades does Westbrook Middle School serve?
Westbrook Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westbrook Middle School rank in CT?
Westbrook Middle School ranks #62 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Westbrook Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westbrook Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Westbrook Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westbrook Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westbrook Middle School a charter school?
No, Westbrook Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westbrook Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westbrook Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westbrook Middle School?
32.5% of students at Westbrook 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Phone
- (860) 399-2010
- Area population (ZIP 06498)
- 6,832
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 56.8
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 06498; 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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