Enrollment
474
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston Middle School
Weston Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Weston, Connecticut, enrolling 474 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Connecticut average.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Weston School District also operates Weston High School (691 students) and Weston Intermediate School (478 students) alongside Weston Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weston Middle School compares
Weston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston School District, which includes Weston Middle School.
$27,016
Per student
+13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.8%
State 14.1%
Federal 1.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Weston on the city page.
Is Weston Middle School a good school?
Weston Middle School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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