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Whisconier Middle School

Middle School · Brookfield School District · Brookfield, CT

A Brookfield School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17 West Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$23,063
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Whisconier Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

24.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whisconier 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average589/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), 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

$142,826

Median home value

$452,300

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Broadview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.86–84.1 mi1,098Compare →
Bethel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–84.2 mi766Compare →
Newtown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.57–84.4 mi610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brookfield School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whisconier Middle School is listed in Brookfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whisconier Middle School

Whisconier Middle School is a public middle school in Brookfield, CT, part of Brookfield School District, serving approximately 591 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whisconier Middle School

What grades does Whisconier Middle School serve?

Whisconier Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Whisconier Middle School?

Whisconier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whisconier Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whisconier Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whisconier Middle School rank in CT?

Whisconier Middle School ranks #620 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Whisconier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whisconier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Whisconier Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whisconier Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whisconier Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Whisconier Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

24.5% of students at Whisconier 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
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 06804)
17,871
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
45.8
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 06804; 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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