WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
Westside Middle School Academy is a public middle school that is part of the Danbury School District school district, located in Danbury, CT with about 601 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Westside Middle School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Westside Middle School Academy (WSMSA) is a distinctive public middle school located in Danbury, Connecticut, that operates under a unique "academy" model. Unlike traditional middle schools, the academy is designed to offer a more specialized, rigorous academic experience with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering a challenging environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and active community engagement.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on a project-based curriculum that integrates core subjects—such as science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies—to help students understand the real-world application of their studies. By promoting a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, Westside Middle School Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of high school and beyond. The faculty places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, ensuring that students develop not only academic proficiency but also the social-emotional skills necessary for success in an interconnected world.
For more information, contact Westside Middle School Academy at (203) 797-4713 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY is a public school in Danbury, CT with about 601 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Danbury School District
- Total Students:
- 601
- Teachers:
- 40.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 601 students
- White
- 46.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.6%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.