Northwestern Regional Middle School

www.nwr7.com/MiddleSchool.html

243 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northwestern Regional Middle School (NWRMS), located in Winsted, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within Regional School District No. 7. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school while encouraging intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Northwestern Regional Middle School places a strong value on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build character. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the local community, NWRMS strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the skills and confidence necessary to become productive, life-long learners.

243

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
222 (91.4 %)
Two or More
9 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Regional School District 07
Phone:	(860)379-7243
Website:	http://www.nwr7.com/MiddleSchool.html
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 7 134

Grade 8 109