- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weston, CT
Weston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090501001047
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Middle School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT.
School address
District: Weston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090501001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Weston Middle School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090501001047 · Weston, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 9.7:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Weston High School (691 students)
Weston Middle School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Weston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weston High Sc
Weston High School
691 students
- Weston Interme
Weston Intermediate School
478 students
- This school
Weston Middle School
474 students
- Hurlbutt Eleme
Hurlbutt Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Weston Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston Middle School compares
Weston 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$28,431
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Weston Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weston School District reports $28,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurlbutt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weston Middle School
How many students attend Weston Middle School?
Weston Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weston, CT. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Weston Middle School?
0.7% of students at Weston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weston Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Weston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Middle School?
Weston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 Weston Middle School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weston School District?
Besides Weston Middle School, Weston School District also operates Weston High School (691 students), Weston Intermediate School (478 students), and Hurlbutt Elementary School (443 students). See the Weston School District district page for the complete list.