Summary:
Zip code 06096 (Windsor Locks, CT) is served by a single public middle school, Windsor Locks Middle School, which enrolls 314 students in grades 6–8 within the Windsor Locks School District. Because this is the only middle school in the area, the analysis focuses on how it compares to district, state, and year-over-year benchmarks.
Windsor Locks Middle School consistently earns a 2-star rating and ranks around the 45th percentile among Connecticut middle schools (143rd out of 258 in 2025-2026), which is notably stronger than the district overall—rated 1 star and placed 130th out of 153 districts. The school also offers a very favorable 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and spends about $21,931 per student, yet academic proficiency still trails the state. In 2025-2026, 7th grade was the bright spot, exceeding the state average in both English Language Arts (53.6% vs. 52.2%) and math (47.2% vs. 44.1%). However, 6th grade saw a sharp year-over-year decline of roughly 10 points in both subjects, making it the weakest grade level. Overall, math is a greater concern than ELA, especially in 6th and 8th grades, where proficiency lags the state by 14.3 and 10.3 points respectively.
Attendance is a genuine positive: chronic absenteeism at the school is 14.8%, which is 6.4 points better than the district (21.2%) and 1.6 points better than the statewide average (16.4%). The school’s state ranking has been remarkably stable for three consecutive years, hovering between the 44th and 46th percentiles, indicating a reliable, mid-tier performance rather than a dramatic improvement or decline. With nearly 49% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves an economically diverse population, and its favorable staffing ratios and strong attendance are assets. For parents, this is a school that performs above its district’s overall rating and offers a solid, consistent education, with particular strengths in 7th grade and clear opportunities for growth in math and 6th grade support.
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