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#658 of 990 schools in CT
Windsor Locks Middle School
Middle School · Windsor Locks School District · Windsor Locks, CT
A middle school in Windsor Locks, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 Center St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Windsor Locks Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Windsor Locks 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor Locks), 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
$90,417
Median home value
$236,800
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
| Praise Power & Prayer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Suffield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| East Windsor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 4.4 mi | 300 | 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.
Windsor Locks School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windsor Locks Middle School is listed in Windsor Locks School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windsor Locks Middle School
Windsor Locks Middle School is a public middle school in Windsor Locks, CT, part of Windsor Locks School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windsor Locks Middle School
What grades does Windsor Locks Middle School serve?
Windsor Locks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Windsor Locks Middle School?
Windsor Locks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks Middle School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windsor Locks Middle School rank in CT?
Windsor Locks Middle School ranks #658 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Windsor Locks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windsor Locks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Windsor Locks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windsor Locks Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Windsor Locks Middle School a charter school?
No, Windsor Locks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windsor Locks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Windsor Locks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windsor Locks Middle School?
43.2% of students at Windsor Locks 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
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (860) 292-5012
- Area population (ZIP 06096)
- 12,555
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 06096; 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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