WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Rocks Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Norwalk School District school district, located in Norwalk, CT with about 661 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, West Rocks Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Rocks Middle School, located at 81 West Rocks Road in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a key component of the Norwalk Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to help early adolescents navigate the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of critical thinking, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Rocks Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs intended to foster student engagement and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the diverse needs of the student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on character development, West Rocks strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact West Rocks Middle School at (203) 899-2970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

81 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851-2299
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WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Norwalk, CT with about 661 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
661
Teachers:
58.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 661 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.9%
White
26.2%
Black or African American
18.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.