Western Middle School

1 Western Junior Hwy.
Greenwich, CT 06830

www.greenwichschools.org/western-middle-school

563 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Middle School, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Greenwich Public Schools district. As a middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the formative adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Western Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive community environment. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and social-emotional learning initiatives, the school seeks to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for success in a global society. By maintaining strong ties to the Greenwich community and prioritizing student engagement, Western Middle School remains committed to its mission of empowering every student to reach their full potential.

563

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	213
Black	27
Asian	32
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (46.0%)
Hispanic
213 (37.8%)
Asian
32 (5.7%)
Two or More
31 (5.5%)
Black
27 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Greenwich School District
Phone:	(203)531-5700
Website:	http://www.greenwichschools.org/western-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 201