Enrollment
736
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danbury, CT
Westside Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westside Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090102001691
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Middle School Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Middle School Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Middle School Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Middle School Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Middle School Academy
Westside Middle School Academy is a large middle school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 95% of Connecticut schools and 32% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's middle schools, it stands alongside Broadview Middle School (1,070 students): Westside Middle School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.7:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) alongside Westside Middle School Academy.
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 Westside Middle School Academy compares
Westside Middle School Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 30.3%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Westside Middle School Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Westside Middle School Academy.
$19,075
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Westside Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelter Rock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Middle School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Danbury
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Middle School Academy
How many students attend Westside Middle School Academy?
Westside Middle School Academy has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School Academy is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Middle School Academy?
37.9% of students at Westside Middle School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westside Middle School Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Middle School Academy?
Westside Middle School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Westside Middle School Academy rank among middle schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Middle School Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury on the city page.
Is Westside Middle School Academy a good school?
Westside Middle School Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Danbury School District?
Besides Westside Middle School Academy, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.
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