Summary:
Zip code 06102 is home to a single middle school, Bristow Middle School, which serves grades 6–8 in the West Hartford School District and enrolls 326 students. Because only one school is present, the analysis centers on how Bristow compares to its district and the state of Connecticut.
Bristow Middle School is a consistently above-average school statewide, ranking 69th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools in 2025–2026 (73rd percentile, 4-star rating), with similar rankings in prior years. Its 2025–2026 ELA and math proficiency averages (65.8% and 58.1%) exceed state averages by roughly 14 and 15 percentage points, respectively. The school also outperforms the state in science, with 56.9% of 8th graders proficient versus the state’s 50.9%. Chronic absenteeism is low at 10.5% compared to the state average of 16.4%, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 11.4. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet academic results remain strong.
While Bristow beats state averages handily, it trails its own district in most 2025–2026 subjects, especially in 8th grade: ELA (61.1% vs. 67.3 district), math (51.4% vs. 56.8), and science (56.9% vs. 64.3). This marks a notable drop from the prior year, when 8th graders outperformed the district in all three areas — math fell 14.2 points and science fell 11.5 points year-over-year, suggesting a cohort effect worth monitoring. Still, Bristow excels in 6th grade, exceeding district averages in both ELA and math. With a stable top-third ranking, low chronic absenteeism, and strong statewide performance, Bristow Middle School is a reliable choice for families, though recent 7th and 8th grade scores warrant attention.
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