Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Windsor Locks Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor Locks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Windsor Locks Middle School's student population of 315 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Windsor Locks Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor Locks Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor Locks Middle School's ranking?
Windsor Locks Middle School is ranked #581 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windsor Locks Middle School often compared to?
Windsor Locks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Granby Middle School, Windsor Locks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Windsor Locks Middle School?
315 students attend Windsor Locks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Windsor Locks Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Locks Middle School?
Windsor Locks Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windsor Locks Middle School offer ?
Windsor Locks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windsor Locks Middle School part of?
Windsor Locks Middle School is part of Windsor Locks School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break No School - Offices Open
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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