- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, CT
West Rocks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Rocks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090309000661
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rocks Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rocks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rocks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Rocks Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090309000661 · Norwalk, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 10.6:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
West Rocks Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Rocks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- This school 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- Roton Middle S 463
Roton Middle School
463 students
What this shows West Rocks Middle School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rocks Middle School compares
West Rocks Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 17.4%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, West Rocks Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Rocks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Rocks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Norwalk
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rocks Middle School
How many students attend West Rocks Middle School?
West Rocks Middle School has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rocks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rocks Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Rocks Middle School?
42.3% of students at West Rocks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rocks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Rocks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rocks Middle School?
West Rocks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Rocks Middle School rank among middle schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rocks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and Ponus Ridge Steam Academy (637 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.