Sedgwick Middle School

128 Sedgwick Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107

sedgwick.whps.org

866 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sedgwick Middle School, located at 128 Sedgwick Road in West Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while encouraging personal growth and critical thinking.

Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, Sedgwick places a strong emphasis on the "whole child" by providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by promoting collaboration, responsibility, and civic engagement. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on community partnerships, Sedgwick Middle School remains a cornerstone of the West Hartford educational experience.

866

Total Students

78.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sedgwick Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	200
Black	61
Asian	89
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
470 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
200 (23.1 %)
Asian
89 (10.3 %)
Black
61 (7.1 %)
Two or More
41 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)570-6500
Website:	http://sedgwick.whps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 296

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 278