At a glance
Reported students
736
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Westside Middle School Academy: 736 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Westside Middle School Academy
Westside Middle School Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Danbury. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Danbury School District. NCES reports 736 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.2%) and White (30.3%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Westside Middle School Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic57.2%
- Black5%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Danbury School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rogers Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
888 reported students
Broadview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,070 reported students
Park Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
562 reported students
Shelter Rock School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Ellsworth Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Stadley Rough School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Public schools near Westside Middle School Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Middle School Middle · Danbury School District | 06–08 | 888 | 2.2 mi |
| Broadview Middle School Middle · Danbury School District | 06–08 | 1,070 | 2.6 mi |
| Bethel Middle School Middle · Bethel School District | 06–08 | 758 | 4.8 mi |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School Middle · Ridgefield School District | 06–08 | 548 | 4.9 mi |
| New Fairfield Middle School Middle · New Fairfield School District | 06–08 | 464 | 5.2 mi |
| Whisconier Middle School Middle · Brookfield School District | 05–08 | 595 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School Academy
What grades does Westside Middle School Academy serve?
Westside Middle School Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Danbury School District.
How many students attend Westside Middle School Academy?
Westside Middle School Academy reported 736 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westside Middle School Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 736 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westside Middle School Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westside Middle School Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danbury School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westside Middle School Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westside Middle School Academy in?
Westside Middle School Academy is part of Danbury School District, based in Danbury, CT, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westside Middle School Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers Park Middle School (2.2 mi), Broadview Middle School (2.6 mi), Bethel Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.