WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Middle School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, West Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Middle School, located at 44 Niles Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public school operating within the Hartford Public Schools district. Serving students at the elementary level, the school is situated in the historic West End neighborhood of Hartford. Its academic focus is designed to align with the district’s broader mission of fostering educational equity, supporting student growth, and preparing children for success in a diverse and evolving community.
As part of the Hartford school system, West Middle School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment that integrates core curriculum with student-centered initiatives. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find up-to-date resources and direct contact information through the official Hartford Public Schools directory website.
For more information, contact West Middle School at (860) 695-5480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5480
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hartford School District
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 437 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.1%
- Black or African American
- 35.5%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.