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Western Middle School

1 Western Junior Hwy., Greenwich, CT 06830 · (203) 531-5700 · Western Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL563 STUDENTS
Enrollment
563
Middle
DISTRICT 614 · STATE 521
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
64 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
218 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 44%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
186
Grade 7
176
Grade 8
201
Student demographics
White
25946%
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
21338%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 32%
Black
275%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Asian
326%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Two+
316%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
30254%
Female
26146%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
68.9%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
58.3%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
563
-22 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 10.5:1
% White
46%
was 47%
% Hispanic
38%
was 38%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Western Middle School

Western Middle School is an intermediate school of middle-of-the-pack scale in Greenwich, Connecticut, one of the schools within Greenwich School District, enrolling 563 students in grades 6 through 8.

Western Middle School is one of 15 schools operated by Greenwich School District, a district that caters to 8,377 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Western Middle School lists that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder consists of 38% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% multiracial, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 61% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 64 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. An estimated 39% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Around the school, census data for Western Connecticut Planning Region shows the typical household earns roughly $128,188 per year, 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Western Connecticut Planning Region runs 149 public schools (combined enrollment of about 90,520 students), of which Western Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is THOMAS An EDISON SCHOOL, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Western Middle School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Western Middle School has decreased 4%, going from 585 students in 2018 to 563 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 10.5:1 in 2018 to 8.8:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Western Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Western Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
627,071
Census ACS
Median income
$128,188
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
149
90,520 students

Quick facts

School name
Western Middle School
District
Greenwich School District
Address
1 Western Junior Hwy., Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone
(203) 531-5700
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
563
Teachers (FTE)
64
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
218 (39%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
090171000309
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Western Middle School
How large is Western Middle School?
Western Middle School enrolls approximately 563 students in grades 06-08.
Is Western Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Western Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Western Middle School have?
Western Middle School employs 64 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
How diverse is Western Middle School?
Western Middle School reports a student body of 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Black, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Western Middle School?
Western Middle School is overseen by Greenwich School District in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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