West Middle School

www.hartfordschools.org/o/west

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 44 Niles Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public school operating within the Hartford Public Schools district. Serving students at the elementary level, the school is situated in the historic West End neighborhood of Hartford. Its academic focus is designed to align with the district’s broader mission of fostering educational equity, supporting student growth, and preparing children for success in a diverse and evolving community.

As part of the Hartford school system, West Middle School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment that integrates core curriculum with student-centered initiatives. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find up-to-date resources and direct contact information through the official Hartford Public Schools directory website.

289

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	143
Black	119
Asian	11
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
143 (49.7%)
Black
119 (41.3%)
Asian
11 (3.8%)
Two or More
8 (2.8%)
White
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-5480
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/west
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	50.5%
Male	142	49.1%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)