Windsor Locks Middle School

Summary:

Windsor Locks Middle School is a public middle school serving 318 students in grades 6-8 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, which is part of the Windsor Locks School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with over 45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

Academically, Windsor Locks Middle School's performance is generally below the state average but above the district average. The school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 52.1% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 49.1% and the district average of 51.7%. However, the school's math proficiency rates are lower, with 8th grade math proficiency at 30.8%, compared to the state average of 38.2% and the district average of 30.5%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and special education students performing relatively well, while White students and low socioeconomic status students perform below average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Windsor Locks Middle School generally performs below schools in higher-performing districts, such as Timothy Edwards School in South Windsor and Granby Memorial Middle School in Granby. However, the school outperforms some lower-performing schools, such as Milner Middle School in Hartford and East Windsor Middle School in East Windsor.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7 Center St.
       Windsor Locks, CT  06096


(860) 292-5012

District: Windsor Locks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,516 Help


Students who attend Windsor Locks Middle School usually attend:

High:    Windsor Locks High School

Feeder schools for Windsor Locks Middle School:

Elementary:    North Street School
    South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
19.5%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Windsor Locks Middle School ranks worse than 55.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windsor Locks Middle School is $25,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Windsor Locks Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Windsor Locks Middle School 139th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Windsor Locks Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Windsor Locks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windsor Locks School District 118th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Windsor Locks Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.07 131st 248 47.2%
2007 68.04 100th 250 60.0%
2008 56.76 140th 252 44.4%
2009 57.01 144th 255 43.5%
2010 47.66 170th 268 36.6%
2011 49.64 166th 269 38.3%
2012 52.31 166th 272 39.0%
2013 54.48 161st 278 42.1%
2015 42.85 161st 280 42.5%
2016 31.80 154th 246 37.4%
2017 37.21 150th 250 40.0%
2018 40.32 145th 249 41.8%
2019 40.28 145th 259 44.0%
2021 57.09 112th 275 59.3%
2022 45.36 123rd 250 50.8%
2023 50.75 120th 249 51.8%
2024 41.22 139th 250 44.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.85 73rd 244 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.76 64th 104 38.5%
2021 69.75 57th 218 73.9%
2022 52.12 53rd 106 50.0%
2023 52.36 47th 109 56.9%
2024 41.94 66th 114 42.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 121st 160 24.4%
2019 36.32 111th 169 34.3%
2021 57.99 95th 235 59.6%
2022 33.43 114th 166 31.3%
2023 28.07 113th 160 29.4%
2024 32.09 110th 161 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.54 123rd 164 25.0%
2019 26.92 122nd 167 26.9%
2021 47.36 114th 224 49.1%
2022 41.34 100th 169 40.8%
2023 35.12 104th 158 34.2%
2024 35.66 100th 157 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.29 26th 146 82.2%
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Rank History for White students at Windsor Locks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 147th 168 12.5%
2019 16.34 147th 166 11.4%
2021 39.11 101st 175 42.3%
2022 22.93 116th 151 23.2%
2023 30.74 116th 158 26.6%
2024 15.57 133rd 154 13.6%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Windsor Locks Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 4 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 330 3 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 302 5 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 323
1991 308 9 9 3 9 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 310 15 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 304 17 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 325 17 14 11 4 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 406 11 7 12 9 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 406 11 7 12 9 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 422 14 12 15 5 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 429 21 10 11 5 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 413 16 19 14 4 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 415 25 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 436 18 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 422 20 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 422 20 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 398 25 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 395 29 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 385 29 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 342 25 21 15 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 325 33 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 326 33 28 25 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 321 40 26 34 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 305 40 33 30 2 0 4 0 414
2012 274 38 35 37 2 0 8 0 394
2013 263 32 36 28 2 0 11 0 372
2014 254 35 33 26 1 0 6 0 355
2015 239 43 31 37 0 0 5 0 355
2016 238 42 28 37 0 0 3 0 348
2017 223 35 32 47 0 2 7 0 346
2018 207 36 23 54 0 2 20 0 342
2019 200 37 22 62 0 2 21 0 344
2020 181 34 28 71 0 0 25 0 339
2021 173 40 27 65 0 0 17 0 322
2022 175 43 25 52 0 0 21 0 316
2023 170 41 20 62 0 0 25 0 318

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 Windsor Locks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 28.0 12.7 n/a
1989 349 30.0 11.6 n/a
1990 323 28.0 11.5 n/a
1991 338 27.0 12.5 n/a
1992 336 27.2 12.3 6
1993 341 27.3 12.5 0.9
1994 371 28.0 13.3 14.6
1995 445 27.0 16.5 13.7
1996 445 27.0 16.5 13.7
1997 468 31.4 14.9 9.8
1998 476 30.5 15.6 8.6
1999 466 34.8 13.4 17.6
2000 468 39.2 11.9 15.6
2001 478 38.7 12.4 n/a
2002 472 45.1 10.5 19.7
2003 472 45.1 10.5 19.7
2004 460 42.0 11.0 18.9
2005 454 39.5 11.5 n/a
2006 448 35.5 12.6 21.9
2007 403 35.7 11.3 21.3
2008 405 38.8 10.4 24.2
2009 413 44.0 10.4 29.1
2010 422 36.8 11.4 31.3
2011 414 36.7 11.2 36.7
2012 394 36.0 10.9 36
2013 372 35.4 10.5 38.7
2014 355 36.4 9.7 36.3
2015 355 35.0 10.1 40.3
2016 348 37.0 9.4 41.1
2017 346 37.0 9.3 46.2
2018 342 41.0 8.3 38.6
2019 344 36.0 9.5 47.7
2020 339 42.3 8.0 43.7
2021 322 37.0 8.7 43.2
2022 316 39.4 8.0 43
2023 318 41.2 7.7 45.9

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 Windsor Locks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 28.0 12.7 n/a
1989 349 30.0 11.6 n/a
1990 323 28.0 11.5 n/a
1991 338 27.0 12.5 n/a
1992 336 27.2 12.3 6
1993 341 27.3 12.5 0.9
1994 371 28.0 13.3 14.6
1995 445 27.0 16.5 13.7
1996 445 27.0 16.5 13.7
1997 468 31.4 14.9 9.8
1998 476 30.5 15.6 8.6
1999 466 34.8 13.4 17.6
2000 468 39.2 11.9 15.6
2001 478 38.7 12.4 n/a
2002 472 45.1 10.5 19.7
2003 472 45.1 10.5 19.7
2004 460 42.0 11.0 18.9
2005 454 39.5 11.5 n/a
2006 448 35.5 12.6 21.9
2007 403 35.7 11.3 21.3
2008 405 38.8 10.4 24.2
2009 413 44.0 10.4 29.1
2010 422 36.8 11.4 31.3
2011 414 36.7 11.2 36.7
2012 394 36.0 10.9 36
2013 372 35.4 10.5 38.7
2014 355 36.4 9.7 36.3
2015 355 35.0 10.1 40.3
2016 348 37.0 9.4 41.1
2017 346 37.0 9.3 46.2
2018 342 41.0 8.3 38.6
2019 344 36.0 9.5 47.7
2020 339 42.3 8.0 43.7
2021 322 37.0 8.7 43.2
2022 316 39.4 8.0 43
2023 318 41.2 7.7 45.9

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 Windsor Locks Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $21,588
2019 $21,931
2020 $22,543
2021 $24,463
2022 $25,737
2023 $25,516

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windsor Locks Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 120th of 249 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks Middle School)52.439.4
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks School District)51.938.9
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks Middle School)44.725.5
 19.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks School District)44.225.3
 18.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks Middle School)52.947.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks School District)52.547.1
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks Middle School)4237.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks School District)41.737.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks Middle School)44.364.4
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor Locks School District)43.963.7
 19.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks Middle School)25.439.6
 14.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Windsor Locks School District)25.239.2
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students344318
 7.6%
African American3741
 10.8%
American Indian00
Asian2220
 9.1%
Hispanic6262
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White200170
 15%
Two or More Races2125
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%45.9%
 1.8%


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Students at Windsor Locks Middle School are 53% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Windsor Locks Middle School usually go on to attend Windsor Locks High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Windsor Locks Middle School.

Windsor Locks Middle School ranks 139th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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