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Westside Middle School Academy

1 School Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811Danbury School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
744
Students
Total enrolled
$20,442
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 744 students in grades 06–08 in Danbury, Connecticut.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,442 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westside Middle School Academy is a large middle in Danbury, Connecticut, serving grades 06–08 with 744 students. The district invests $20,442 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Westside Middle School Academy

744
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution356 male · 387 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 364 students
Student Composition
35%
50%
Asian6%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black6%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090102001691

Academic Outcomes at Westside Middle School Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06811

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,442Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,442
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,994
Student Support$3,884
Administration$2,453
Operations$3,066
Other$2,044
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,442 spent per student, an estimated $9,056 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
52%
State government
33.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,442/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Park Avenue SchoolShelter Rock SchoolStadley Rough SchoolEllsworth Avenue School
+9 more
↓
Middle
Broadview Middle SchoolRogers Park Middle School
↓
High School
Danbury High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDanbury School District →
Phone: (203)797-4713
NCES ID: 090102001691
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Danbury seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Danbury School District
High
Danbury High School
3,590 students · 09–12
● 40 opp48% FRL
Mid
Broadview Middle School
1,026 students · 06–08
54% FRL
Mid
Rogers Park Middle School
950 students · 06–08
56% FRL
Elem
Park Avenue School
608 students · KG–05
53% FRL
Elem
Shelter Rock School
583 students · KG–05
45% FRL
Elem
Stadley Rough School
502 students · KG–05
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Ellsworth Avenue School
466 students · KG–05
52% FRL
Elem
Hayestown Avenue School
449 students · KG–05
● 40 opp47% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1 School Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.