Westbrook Middle School

Summary:

Westbrook Middle School is a public middle school serving 159 students in grades 5-8 in Westbrook, Connecticut, which is part of the Clinton School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 9 out of 250 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westbrook Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 83.8% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49.1%. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 244 Connecticut middle schools for its performance with special education students and 2nd out of 218 schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has seen an increase in Hispanic students, reflecting the changing demographics of the community.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Walter C. Polson Middle School in Madison and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, Westbrook Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its success. These factors, combined with the school's focus on equity and inclusion, make Westbrook Middle School a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public 5-8

154 McVeagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498

(860) 399-2010

District: Westbrook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Students who attend Westbrook Middle School usually attend:

High:

Westbrook High School

Feeder schools for Westbrook Middle School:

Elementary:

Daisy Ingraham School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.78. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westbrook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook Middle School 9^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Westbrook Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Westbrook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook School District 44^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	66.03	100^th	248	59.7%
2007	66.23	111^th	250	55.6%
2008	69.47	100^th	252	60.3%
2009	71.43	91^st	255	64.3%
2010	68.65	110^th	268	59.0%
2011	70.00	108^th	269	59.9%
2012	73.48	87^th	272	68.0%
2013	76.80	63^rd	278	77.3%
2015	92.49	8^th	280	97.1%
2016	89.75	12^th	246	95.1%
2017	89.82	12^th	250	95.2%
2018	88.51	21^st	249	91.6%
2019	83.50	42^nd	259	83.8%
2021	85.47	37^th	275	86.5%
2022	86.30	34^th	250	86.4%
2023	92.23	11^th	249	95.6%
2024	92.78	9^th	250	96.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.19	3^rd	244	98.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.21	2^nd	218	99.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.81	30^th	160	81.3%
2021	83.76	32^nd	235	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	86.84	18^th	164	89.0%
2019	85.76	21^st	167	87.4%
2021	79.91	46^th	224	79.5%

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Rank History for White students at Westbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	84.70	15^th	168	91.1%
2019	86.58	14^th	166	91.6%
2021	81.58	24^th	175	86.3%
2022	89.51	6^th	151	96.0%
2023	85.08	12^th	158	92.4%
2024	93.74	4^th	154	97.4%

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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 Westbrook Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	144	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	148
1989	158	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	162
1990	153	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	160
1991	158	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	167
1992	99	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
1993	154	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	162
1994	147	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	159
1995	167	1	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	179
1996	167	1	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	179
1997	191	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	203
1998	195	2	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	213
1999	208	1	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	223
2000	204	2	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	219
2001	229	5	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	248
2002	245	5	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	270
2003	245	5	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	270
2004	248	6	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	270
2005	229	3	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	245
2006	220	3	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	234
2007	300	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	313
2008	298	2	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	314
2009	286	4	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	304
2010	281	6	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	304
2011	278	1	6	17	1	0	6	309
2012	259	2	2	20	1	0	6	290
2013	246	2	2	22	1	0	3	276
2014	231	1	5	21	1	0	3	262
2015	200	0	6	26	2	0	2	236
2016	187	1	6	29	2	0	2	227
2017	193	0	7	24	2	0	1	227
2018	195	0	6	32	1	0	2	236
2019	163	0	5	39	0	0	2	209
2020	136	0	2	45	0	0	2	185
2021	125	2	0	38	0	0	3	168
2022	126	3	1	39	0	0	3	172
2023	115	2	1	40	0	0	1	159

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westbrook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1989	162	10.6	15.2	n/a
1990	160	10.0	16.0	n/a
1991	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
1992	103	6.2	16.6	6.8
1993	162	10.7	15.1	0.6
1994	159	14.1	11.3	10.7
1995	179	16.0	11.2	8.9
1996	179	16.0	11.2	8.9
1997	203	17.7	11.5	5.4
1998	213	20.3	10.5	4.2
1999	223	21.2	10.5	9.4
2000	219	20.2	10.8	8.7
2001	248	20.9	11.9	n/a
2002	270	22.5	12.0	11.9
2003	270	22.5	12.0	11.9
2004	270	22.9	11.8	10.7
2005	245	20.0	12.3	n/a
2006	234	25.0	9.4	11.5
2007	313	26.2	11.9	10.2
2008	314	29.8	10.5	7.3
2009	304	28.9	11.1	7.2
2010	304	29.5	10.3	13.2
2011	309	30.8	10.0	12.3
2012	290	30.9	9.3	15.9
2013	276	31.7	8.7	14.9
2014	262	31.7	8.2	14.1
2015	236	31.0	7.6	13.1
2016	227	32.0	7.0	13.7
2017	227	28.6	7.9	19.4
2018	236	31.1	7.5	17.8
2019	209	31.4	6.6	27.3
2020	185	32.0	5.7	41.6
2021	168	31.4	5.3	42.3
2022	172	28.4	6.0	35.5
2023	159	26.6	5.9	27.7

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 Westbrook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
1989	162	10.6	15.2	n/a
1990	160	10.0	16.0	n/a
1991	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
1992	103	6.2	16.6	6.8
1993	162	10.7	15.1	0.6
1994	159	14.1	11.3	10.7
1995	179	16.0	11.2	8.9
1996	179	16.0	11.2	8.9
1997	203	17.7	11.5	5.4
1998	213	20.3	10.5	4.2
1999	223	21.2	10.5	9.4
2000	219	20.2	10.8	8.7
2001	248	20.9	11.9	n/a
2002	270	22.5	12.0	11.9
2003	270	22.5	12.0	11.9
2004	270	22.9	11.8	10.7
2005	245	20.0	12.3	n/a
2006	234	25.0	9.4	11.5
2007	313	26.2	11.9	10.2
2008	314	29.8	10.5	7.3
2009	304	28.9	11.1	7.2
2010	304	29.5	10.3	13.2
2011	309	30.8	10.0	12.3
2012	290	30.9	9.3	15.9
2013	276	31.7	8.7	14.9
2014	262	31.7	8.2	14.1
2015	236	31.0	7.6	13.1
2016	227	32.0	7.0	13.7
2017	227	28.6	7.9	19.4
2018	236	31.1	7.5	17.8
2019	209	31.4	6.6	27.3
2020	185	32.0	5.7	41.6
2021	168	31.4	5.3	42.3
2022	172	28.4	6.0	35.5
2023	159	26.6	5.9	27.7

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 Westbrook Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,505
2019	$26,016
2020	$29,784
2021	$32,923
2022	$32,704
2023	$34,639

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westbrook Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 11^th of 249 Middle schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook Middle School)	72.9	51.6	21.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook School District)	72.9	51.6	21.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westbrook Middle School)	57.1	77.6	20.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westbrook School District)	57.1	77.6	20.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook Middle School)	76.5	75	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook School District)	76.5	75	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westbrook Middle School)	66.7	72.2	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westbrook School District)	66.7	72.2	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook Middle School)	81.4	73.8	7.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook School District)	81.4	73.8	7.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	159	23.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	39	40	2.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	163	115	29.4%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	27.7%	0.4%

Schools Near Westbrook 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 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Westbrook Middle School	Public	5-8	154 McVeagh Rd.	Westbrook	06498	Middlesex County	Westbrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 399-2010	159	27	5.9	27.7%	115 (72.3%)	2 (1.3%)	40 (25.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	92.8	9^th of 250 public middle schools	96.4%		92.2	11^th of 249 public middle schools	95.6%	2		78.4			74.5	83.8	43.2	65.5	80.4	81.1	$34,639
Jared Eliot School	Public	4-8	69 Fairy Dell Rd.	Clinton	06413	Middlesex County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 664-6503	418	52	7.9	36.8%	286 (68.4%)	2 (0.5%)	111 (26.6%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	60.1	97^th of 250 public middle schools	61.2%		60	99^th of 249 public middle schools	60.2%	2	58.3	52.3	50.0	56.9	61.6	38.7	43.5	45.8	56.6	46.4	$27,148
Old Saybrook Middle School	Public	5-8	60 Sheffield St.	Old Saybrook	06475	Middlesex County	Old Saybrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 395-3168	317	43	7.4	26.5%	245 (77.3%)	2 (0.6%)	44 (13.9%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.7%)	78.5	57^th of 250 public middle schools	77.2%		66	87^th of 249 public middle schools	65.1%	30	70.4		70.7	69.4	65.5	70.0	69.1	70.5	59.0	45.1	$27,834
John Winthrop Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Winthrop Road	Deep River	06417	Middlesex County	Regional School District 04	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-9546	238	19	12.7	27.3%	200 (84.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.6%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	49.7	118^th of 250 public middle schools	52.8%					(n/a)		37.5			50.0	40.6			49.5	46.2	$28,253
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School	Public	6-8	53 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-2568	270	31	8.8	13.3%	230 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	91.1	16^th of 250 public middle schools	93.6%		88.6	24^th of 249 public middle schools	90.4%	8		92.0		68.5	71.7	78.2		64.0	85.9	83.9	$26,628
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School	Public	6-8	451 Route 81	Killingworth	06419	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 663-1241	399	41	9.8	12.0%	352 (88.2%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (6.3%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	79	54^th of 250 public middle schools	78.4%		81.4	46^th of 249 public middle schools	81.5%	8		66.7		67.5	70.2	60.4		64.3	58.9	51.4	$25,126
Walter C. Polson Middle School	Public	6-8	302 Green Hill Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 245-6480	520	56	9.3	3.7%	441 (84.8%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.7%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	92.1	11^th of 250 public middle schools	95.6%		92.8	9^th of 249 public middle schools	96.4%	2		63.4		81.8	79.7	77.5		80.7	81.4	75.7	$24,986
E. C. Adams Middle School	Public	7-8	233 Church St.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-2755	486	46	10.6	14.6%	396 (81.5%)	6 (1.2%)	34 (7.0%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.6%)	89.8	19^th of 250 public middle schools	92.4%		87.1	30^th of 249 public middle schools	88.0%	11		71.1			82.6	67.6			72.6	72.8	$20,221
East Lyme Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-4491	715	64	11.0	24.1%	501 (70.1%)	11 (1.5%)	78 (10.9%)	75 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)	79.9	47^th of 250 public middle schools	81.2%		73.5	72^nd of 249 public middle schools	71.1%	25	64.4	69.6	68.9	62.8	65.2	70.4	56.8	54.8	63.3	58.3	$19,626
A. Baldwin Middle School	Public	5-6	68 Bullard Dr.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 457-0222	468	42	11.1	12.2%	393 (84.0%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.3%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)	69.5		77.5	72.9			57.8	72.5			$21,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Westbrook Middle School

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What high school do graduates of Westbrook Middle School attend?

Students who attend Westbrook Middle School usually go on to attend Westbrook High School

Is Westbrook Middle School a good school?

Yes! Westbrook Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 250 Connecticut middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Westbrook Middle School?

Students at Westbrook Middle School are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Westbrook Middle School.

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