Northwestern Regional Middle School

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Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks 73 rd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwestern Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Winsted, CT, with a student population of 243 that is predominantly White (91.36% in 2022-2023). The school consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Connecticut middle schools in recent years.

Northwestern Regional Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics that exceed state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 53.5% in 7th grade ELA, 59.5% in 8th grade ELA, 52.5% in 7th grade Math, and 58.9% in 8th grade Math, all of which were higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 32nd out of 249 middle schools in Connecticut in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has performed well across different student subgroups, ranking 19th out of 160 Connecticut middle schools for female students and 21st out of 158 for male students, both with 4-star ratings.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Granby Memorial Middle School, Litchfield Middle School, and Torrington Middle School, Northwestern Regional Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate of 59.5% was higher than the rates of Granby Memorial Middle School (69.7%), Litchfield Middle School (58.8%), and Torrington Middle School (36.3%). This strong academic performance, combined with the school's stable and effective educational program, makes it a standout institution in the Regional School District 07.

Detail:

Public 7-8

100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098

(860) 379-7243

District: Regional School District 07

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Students who attend Northwestern Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northwestern Regional High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Regional Middle School:

Elementary:	Ann Antolini School
	Bakerville Consolidated School
	Barkhamsted Elementary School
	Botelle Elementary School
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	Colebrook Consolidated School
	New Hartford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.1%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Regional Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Regional Middle School 73^rd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Northwestern Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 07 68^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.23	57^th	248	77.0%
2007	74.98	66^th	250	73.6%
2008	72.71	86^th	252	65.9%
2009	77.75	48^th	255	81.2%
2010	79.48	44^th	268	83.6%
2011	75.25	69^th	269	74.3%
2012	74.97	74^th	272	72.8%
2013	78.16	50^th	278	82.0%
2015	87.84	26^th	280	90.7%
2016	87.43	27^th	246	89.0%
2017	82.59	43^rd	250	82.8%
2018	71.38	81^st	249	67.5%
2019	71.01	86^th	259	66.8%
2021	62.73	99^th	275	64.0%
2022	73.26	69^th	250	72.4%
2023	85.96	32^nd	249	87.1%
2024	71.27	73^rd	250	70.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.46	130^th	244	46.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.52	62^nd	218	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	64.02	72^nd	160	55.0%
2019	66.46	68^th	169	59.8%
2021	54.54	102^nd	235	56.6%
2022	66.96	59^th	166	64.5%
2023	86.63	19^th	160	88.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.37	64^th	104	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	66.52	62^nd	164	62.2%
2019	59.72	78^th	167	53.3%
2021	61.95	86^th	224	61.6%
2022	74.54	46^th	169	72.8%
2023	84.50	21^st	158	86.7%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	50.43	88^th	168	47.6%
2019	47.77	91^st	166	45.2%
2021	33.09	119^th	175	32.0%
2022	49.55	77^th	151	49.0%
2023	74.37	34^th	158	78.5%
2024	41.65	95^th	154	38.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Regional Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	363	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	367
2002	359	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
2003	359	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
2004	363	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	366
2005	377	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	380
2006	532	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	540
2007	359	2	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	370
2008	345	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	351
2009	352	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	358
2010	331	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	342
2011	314	4	6	6	0	0	0	330
2012	351	2	8	7	1	0	0	369
2013	355	0	4	1	0	0	0	360
2014	354	1	1	4	0	0	0	360
2015	327	0	0	4	0	0	1	332
2016	305	2	1	2	0	0	5	315
2017	312	1	2	5	0	1	5	326
2018	283	0	2	7	0	3	1	296
2019	264	0	2	7	0	2	8	283
2020	281	0	3	7	0	0	7	298
2021	267	1	1	6	0	0	5	280
2022	217	1	0	7	0	0	2	227
2023	222	3	1	8	0	0	9	243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Regional Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	367	30.5	12.0	n/a
2002	362	32.3	11.2	2.8
2003	362	32.3	11.2	2.8
2004	366	33.4	11.0	2.7
2005	380	26.5	14.3	n/a
2006	540	24.9	21.7	2.2
2007	370	28.2	13.1	3.2
2008	351	32.3	10.9	4.3
2009	358	32.6	11.4	7.8
2010	342	30.8	11.1	8.8
2011	330	28.0	11.7	7.6
2012	369	29.8	12.3	9.2
2013	360	31.9	11.2	11.4
2014	360	29.9	12.0	8.3
2015	332	30.0	11.0	5.4
2016	315	30.0	10.5	5.7
2017	326	28.7	11.3	8
2018	296	33.7	8.7	10.1
2019	283	30.6	9.2	13.8
2020	298	32.3	9.2	18.1
2021	280	25.6	10.9	21.4
2022	227	25.4	8.9	23.8
2023	243	27.4	8.8	25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Regional Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	367	30.5	12.0	n/a
2002	362	32.3	11.2	2.8
2003	362	32.3	11.2	2.8
2004	366	33.4	11.0	2.7
2005	380	26.5	14.3	n/a
2006	540	24.9	21.7	2.2
2007	370	28.2	13.1	3.2
2008	351	32.3	10.9	4.3
2009	358	32.6	11.4	7.8
2010	342	30.8	11.1	8.8
2011	330	28.0	11.7	7.6
2012	369	29.8	12.3	9.2
2013	360	31.9	11.2	11.4
2014	360	29.9	12.0	8.3
2015	332	30.0	11.0	5.4
2016	315	30.0	10.5	5.7
2017	326	28.7	11.3	8
2018	296	33.7	8.7	10.1
2019	283	30.6	9.2	13.8
2020	298	32.3	9.2	18.1
2021	280	25.6	10.9	21.4
2022	227	25.4	8.9	23.8
2023	243	27.4	8.8	25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Regional Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$21,137
2019	$22,063
2020	$22,259
2021	$23,697
2022	$26,408
2023	$25,704

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Regional Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 32^nd of 249 Middle schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Regional Middle School)	73.4	66.2	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 07)	71.8	62.7	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Regional Middle School)	51.1	62.4	11.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 07)	50	58.5	8.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Regional Middle School)	76	75	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 07)	72.3	73.5	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Regional Middle School)	46.1	69.7	23.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 07)	43.4	66.7	23.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	243	14.1%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	264	222	15.9%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	25.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Northwestern Regional Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Northwestern Regional Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Battistoni Dr.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Regional School District 07	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-7243	243	27	8.8	25.1%	222 (91.4%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	71.3	73^rd of 250 public middle schools	70.8%		86	32^nd of 249 public middle schools	87.1%	41		60.8				53.5	59.5				52.5	58.9	$25,704
Torrington Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Middle School Rd.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 496-4050	975	83	11.7	61.2%	480 (49.2%)	49 (5.0%)	373 (38.3%)	33 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.7%)	23.1	174^th of 250 public middle schools	30.4%		27.7	159^th of 249 public middle schools	36.1%	15		42.6			38.2	29.3	36.3			21.8	13.1	15.3	$20,135
Canton Middle School	Public	7-8	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Hartford County	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7712	247	20	12.5	16.6%	198 (80.2%)	21 (8.5%)	16 (6.5%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	77	61^st of 250 public middle schools	75.6%		75.7	58^th of 249 public middle schools	76.7%	3		68.1				54.4	69.8				51.8	65.5	$19,884
Canton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	39 Dyer Ave.	Canton	06019	Hartford County	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7717	330	29	11.2	16.7%	253 (76.7%)	24 (7.3%)	30 (9.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)								(n/a)	68.8		61.2	71.6	64.9			62.6	60.6	62.8			$21,475
Har-Bur Middle School	Public	5-8	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Hartford County	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 673-6163	653	63	10.3	13.5%	435 (66.6%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	166 (25.4%)	81.3	40^th of 250 public middle schools	84.0%		78	55^th of 249 public middle schools	77.9%	15	59.7	72.2		55.0	66.5	68.0	69.1		49.0	65.2	55.0	57.8	$18,236
Henry James Memorial School	Public	7-8	155 Firetown Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 651-3341	620	53	11.7	16.5%	437 (70.5%)	33 (5.3%)	69 (11.1%)	51 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	85.9	31^st of 250 public middle schools	87.6%		90.1	21^st of 249 public middle schools	91.6%	10		75.2				74.7	73.0				59.2	61.9	$21,548
Avon Middle School	Public	7-8	375 West Avon Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 404-4770	524	44	12.0	11.1%	313 (59.7%)	28 (5.3%)	46 (8.8%)	119 (22.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	89.3	21^st of 250 public middle schools	91.6%		85.3	35^th of 249 public middle schools	85.9%	14		70.1				78.3	76.9				67.3	66.9	$19,714
Granby Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	321 Salmon Brook St.	Granby	06035	Hartford County	Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 844-3029	400	34	11.7	13.8%	325 (81.3%)	22 (5.5%)	33 (8.3%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	74.3	66^th of 250 public middle schools	73.6%		72.3	74^th of 249 public middle schools	70.3%	8		74.4			56.3	70.5	69.7			35.9	59.0	65.6	$18,985
Thompson Brook School	Public	5-6	150 Thompson Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4870	456	37	12.3	11.4%	288 (63.2%)	20 (4.4%)	33 (7.2%)	97 (21.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)								(n/a)	65.0			69.8	68.3				57.3	62.4			$20,608
Litchfield Middle School	Public	7-8	14 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7540	125	11	11.5	20.8%	109 (87.2%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.6%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	79.2	52^nd of 250 public middle schools	79.2%		90.9	18^th of 249 public middle schools	92.8%	34						67.6	58.8				62.3	61.2	$19,510

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Regional Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Regional Middle School?

Students at Northwestern Regional Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Northwestern Regional Middle School a good school?

Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks 73^rd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Northwestern Regional Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northwestern Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Northwestern Regional High School

What district is Northwestern Regional Middle School in?

Regional School District 07

How many students attend Northwestern Regional Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Northwestern Regional Middle School.

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