At a glance
Reported students
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Northwestern Regional Middle School: 218 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
8.4:1 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
- 227
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Northwestern Regional Middle School
Northwestern Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Winsted. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Regional School District 07. NCES reports 218 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.4:1, below 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 White (88.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northwestern Regional Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.8 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White88.5%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 Regional School District 07
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Northwestern Regional Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Regional High School High · Regional School District 07 | 09–12 | 536 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pearson School Elementary · Winchester School District | 03–06 | 318 | 1.3 mi |
| Torrington Middle School Middle · Torrington School District | 07–08 | 981 | 5.6 mi |
| Canton Middle School Middle · Canton School District | 07–08 | 214 | 9.1 mi |
| Canton Intermediate School Middle · Canton School District | 04–06 | 333 | 9.1 mi |
| Har-Bur Middle School Middle · Regional School District 10 | 05–08 | 669 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Regional Middle School
What grades does Northwestern Regional Middle School serve?
Northwestern Regional Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Regional School District 07.
How many students attend Northwestern Regional Middle School?
Northwestern Regional Middle School reported 218 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 227 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.4:1, based on 218 students and 25.8 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 Northwestern Regional Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwestern Regional Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Regional School District 07 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwestern Regional Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwestern Regional Middle School in?
Northwestern Regional Middle School is part of Regional School District 07, based in Winsted, CT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwestern Regional Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwestern Regional High School (under 0.1 mi), Pearson School (1.3 mi), Torrington Middle School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.