- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Westside Middle School Academy held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.1 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090102001691 · Danbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 16:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Westside Middle School Academy held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.1 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Westside Middle School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury High S
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- Rogers Park Mi 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- This school 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- Shelter Rock S 527
Shelter Rock School
527 students
What this shows Westside Middle School Academy reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Middle School Academy compares
Westside Middle School Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,386
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
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.
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
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.