Northwestern Regional Middle School

Northwestern Regional Middle School is an intermediate school of intimate scale in Winsted, Connecticut, part of Regional School District 07, caters to 218 students in grades 7 through 8. That puts it 58% smaller than the typical public school in Connecticut, which averages around 521 students.

Regional School District 07 runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 754 students. Northwestern Regional Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Northwestern Regional Middle School shows that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 8% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, Northwestern Regional Middle School lists 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Northwestern Regional Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 22% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Northwest Hills Planning Region (around 37%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Northwest Hills Planning Region put median household earnings sit near $93,551, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Northwestern Regional Middle School is one of 50 public schools in Northwest Hills Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 14,539 students).

The closest other public school is Northwestern Regional High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Northwestern Regional Middle School operates from a town-center location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Northwestern Regional Middle School has edged down 26%, going from 296 students in 2018 to 218 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 96% to 89% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.