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#521 of 990 schools in CT
Westside Middle School Academy
Middle School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT
A Danbury School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 School Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Middle School Academy score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Middle School Academy 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danbury), 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
$107,519
Median home value
$405,800
Median rent
$1,754/mo
College educated
41.2%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Broadview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Bethel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Scotts Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 527 | 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.
Danbury School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #3 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Middle School Academy is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Middle School Academy
Westside Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 745 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Middle School Academy
What grades does Westside Middle School Academy serve?
Westside Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Middle School Academy?
Westside Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Middle School Academy rank in CT?
Westside Middle School Academy ranks #521 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Westside Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Westside Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Middle School Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Westside Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, Westside Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, Westside Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Middle School Academy?
48.2% of students at Westside Middle School Academy 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
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (203) 797-4713
- Area population (ZIP 06811)
- 30,526
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 06811; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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