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Western Middle School

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Western Middle School ranks 51 st of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Western Middle School in Greenwich, CT, is a public school serving 563 students in grades 6-8, and it stands out as a uniquely diverse and high-performing school within the Greenwich School District. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, the school excels at supporting all students, particularly those from historically underserved groups. It has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, but its true strength lies in its exceptional outcomes for Hispanic students (88th percentile), low-income students (86th percentile), and special education students, who recently achieved a remarkable 5-star rating, ranking 3rd in the state.

What makes Western Middle School particularly interesting is how it compares to nearby schools. While Eastern Middle School in the same district ranks 2nd in the state with higher test scores, Western serves a much more economically diverse population, with 38.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch compared to Eastern's 5.9%. This economic diversity is a key differentiator from top-tier peers like Saxe Middle School in New Canaan or Middlesex Middle School in Darien, which have negligible free/reduced lunch rates. Western's ability to generate outstanding results for its diverse student body makes it a model of equity in a landscape of highly affluent schools.

While Western is strong overall, there are areas for continued focus. Math proficiency scores (ranging from 55.4% to 62.4%) are consistently lower than English Language Arts scores (66.3% to 70.6%), suggesting math instruction could be a strategic priority. Additionally, chronic absenteeism at 10.9% is higher than the district average of 9.9% and significantly higher than peers like Eastern (8.0%) and Saxe (5.5%). However, given the school's recent dramatic improvement in special education outcomes and its proven track record with diverse learners, Western Middle School is an excellent choice for families seeking a supportive, high-quality education in a truly inclusive environment.

563

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,842

Per pupil spending ?

38.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Western Junior Hwy.
Greenwich, CT 06830

(203) 531-5700

District: Greenwich School District

Students who attend Western Middle School usually attend:

High:

Greenwich High School

Feeder schools for Western Middle School:

Elementary:	Glenville School
	Hamilton Avenue School
	New Lebanon School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

37.8%

Asian:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg76%

Connecticut avg47%

51^st of 252

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Middle Schools in the Greenwich School District

16^th of 156Greenwich School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	51 of 252	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	65 of 250	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	59 of 249	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	57 of 250	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	72 of 275	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.3	64 of 259	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	66 of 249	73.5%	★★★★☆
2017	71.9	75 of 250	70.0%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	86 of 246	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.4	104 of 280	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.9	147 of 278	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.1	145 of 272	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.4	143 of 269	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.2	135 of 268	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.7	117 of 255	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.1	135 of 252	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.0	127 of 250	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	69.4	86 of 248	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	56.0	41 of 104	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	70 of 164	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.4	61 of 161	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	51 of 160	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.4	56 of 166	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.3	66 of 235	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	54 of 169	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	44 of 160	72.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	13 of 105	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	13 of 104	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	14 of 99	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	8 of 97	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	74.9	31 of 146	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	6 of 97	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	2 of 75	97.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	16 of 117	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	33 of 114	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	19 of 109	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	12 of 106	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	39 of 218	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	18 of 104	82.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	33 of 162	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	49 of 157	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	47 of 158	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	42 of 169	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	64 of 224	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	54 of 167	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.8	68 of 164	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	3 of 27	88.9%	★★★★★
2024	38.7	16 of 22	27.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.8	11 of 20	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	84.5	5 of 36	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	45 of 244	81.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	29 of 153	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	34 of 154	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	30 of 158	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	29 of 151	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	26 of 175	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	29 of 166	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	46 of 168	72.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)89th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)61st percentile-13 vs school

Female (2025)57th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+18 vs state

Science69%+18 vs state

Mathematics58%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Western Junior Hwy.	Greenwich	06830	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 531-5700	563	64	8.8	38.7%	259 (46.0%)	27 (4.8%)	213 (37.8%)	32 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.5%)	79.6	51^st of 252 public middle schools	79.8%		75	65^th of 250 public middle schools	74.0%	14		68.6		66.3	70.6	69.6		62.4	55.4	57.2	$31,842
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	9 Indian Rock Ln.	Greenwich	06830	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 661-8500	483	52	9.2	19.9%	315 (65.2%)	7 (1.4%)	85 (17.6%)	37 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.9%)	87.3	25^th of 252 public middle schools	90.1%		83.9	34^th of 250 public middle schools	86.4%	9		76.4		75.2	73.5	70.3		75.6	64.5	64.1	$30,872
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	51 Hendrie Ave.	Riverside	06878	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 637-1744	797	67	11.8	5.9%	488 (61.2%)	8 (1.0%)	123 (15.4%)	123 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.9%)	96.8	2^nd of 252 public middle schools	99.2%		96.5	2^nd of 250 public middle schools	99.2%			92.9		87.9	84.7	85.9		84.8	84.7	86.8	$26,475
Cloonan School	Public	6-8	11 West North St.	Stamford	06902	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4544	447	50	8.9	61.5%	47 (10.5%)	78 (17.4%)	284 (63.5%)	21 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	17.3	196^th of 252 public middle schools	22.2%		16.4	195^th of 250 public middle schools	22.0%	1		27.8		35.2	32.0	26.2		28.2	20.7	11.9	$26,225
Rippowam Middle School	Public	6-8	381 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-5255	704	61	11.5	62.1%	116 (16.5%)	94 (13.4%)	453 (64.3%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.7%)	15.5	201^st of 252 public middle schools	20.2%		15.8	197^th of 250 public middle schools	21.2%	4		29.3		21.7	30.7	33.1		14.5	15.6	16.7	$24,606
Dolan School	Public	6-8	51 Toms Rd.	Stamford	06906	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4441	577	53	10.8	59.3%	100 (17.3%)	74 (12.8%)	362 (62.7%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	19.1	190^th of 252 public middle schools	24.6%		25.4	165^th of 250 public middle schools	34.0%	25		28.2		27.2	36.5	27.1		24.1	27.5	14.4	$22,999
Turn of River School	Public	6-8	117 Vine Rd.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4284	560	54	10.3	58.8%	125 (22.3%)	64 (11.4%)	324 (57.9%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.6%)	17.3	195^th of 252 public middle schools	22.6%		16.5	193^rd of 250 public middle schools	22.8%	2		28.5		26.2	27.2	22.0		26.3	23.5	22.8	$24,465
Middlesex Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.	Darien	06820	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-2518	1,043	105	9.9	1.6%	827 (79.3%)	9 (0.9%)	72 (6.9%)	79 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.3%)	95.3	6^th of 252 public middle schools	97.6%		95.4	4^th of 250 public middle schools	98.4%	2		82.8		82.8	84.2	86.0		80.5	84.5	78.1	$23,525
Scofield Middle School	Public	6-8	641 Scofieldtown Rd.	Stamford	06903	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-2750	622	52	11.8	49.2%	206 (33.1%)	42 (6.8%)	313 (50.3%)	36 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	43.8	133^rd of 252 public middle schools	47.2%		49.9	117^th of 250 public middle schools	53.2%	16		56.3		42.5	49.7	49.3		34.9	32.5	33.5	$21,363
Saxe Middle School	Public	5-8	468 South Ave.	New Canaan	06840	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Canaan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 594-4564	1,271	117	10.8		982 (77.3%)	16 (1.3%)	84 (6.6%)	106 (8.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (6.1%)	96.9	1^st of 252 public middle schools	99.6%		96	3^rd of 250 public middle schools	98.8%	2	84.9	85.9	83.1	90.9	85.8	85.0	81.9	87.7	87.5	88.0	$26,835

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Western Middle School?

Students at Western Middle School are 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

How many students attend Western Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 563 students attended Western Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Western Middle School attend?

Students who attend Western Middle School usually go on to attend Greenwich High School

What district is Western Middle School in?

Greenwich School District

Is Western Middle School a good school?

Western Middle School ranks 51^st of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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