Whisconier Middle School

17 West Whisconier Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804

www.brookfield.k12.ct.us/whisconier-middle-school

782 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Whisconier Middle School, located in Brookfield, Connecticut, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Brookfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the unique developmental needs of early adolescents by balancing core curricular requirements with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic program, Whisconier Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school encourages community involvement and strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty utilizes modern instructional strategies to promote critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal responsibility within a safe and inclusive campus environment.

782

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whisconier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	124
Black	20
Asian	55
Two or More	12
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
564 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
124 (15.9 %)
Asian
55 (7.0 %)
Black
20 (2.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brookfield School District
Phone:	(203)775-7710
Website:	http://www.brookfield.k12.ct.us/whisconier-middle-school
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 179

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 213