Westside Middle School Academy

sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/wsmsa/

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westside Middle School Academy (WSMSA) is a distinctive public middle school located in Danbury, Connecticut, that operates under a unique "academy" model. Unlike traditional middle schools, the academy is designed to offer a more specialized, rigorous academic experience with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering a challenging environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and active community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on a project-based curriculum that integrates core subjects—such as science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies—to help students understand the real-world application of their studies. By promoting a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, Westside Middle School Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of high school and beyond. The faculty places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, ensuring that students develop not only academic proficiency but also the social-emotional skills necessary for success in an interconnected world.

736

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westside Middle School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	421
Black	37
Asian	34
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
421 (57.2%)
White
223 (30.3%)
Black
37 (5.0%)
Asian
34 (4.6%)
Two or More
20 (2.7%)
American Indian
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:	Danbury School District
Phone:	(203)797-4713
Website:	http://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/wsmsa/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 6 257

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 237