- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterbury, CT
West Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090483000991
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Side Middle School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090483000991 · Waterbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 10.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
West Side Middle School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Side Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby High Sc
Crosby High School
1,453 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,391 students
- Wilby High Sch
Wilby High School
1,196 students
- Michael F. Wal
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
1,059 students
- This school
West Side Middle School
848 students
- Waterbury Arts
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
820 students
What this shows West Side Middle School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Middle School compares
West Side 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 122% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
320
in-school suspensions + 310 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 19.0%
White 8.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, West Side Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Waterbury
2 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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Middle School
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has 848 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Side Middle School?
80.8% of students at West Side Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Side Middle School rank among middle schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides West Side Middle School, Waterbury School District also operates Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), and Wilby High School (1,196 students). See the Waterbury School District district page for the complete list.