North End Middle School (2026 List)

About North End Middle School

North End Middle School is on Bucks Hill Road in the North End area. This school is for kids in sixth through eighth grades. Total enrollment is 942 students. The student–teacher ratio is 11:1. Math proficiency is 8%. Reading proficiency is 20%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. This school is all about being polite and friendly to others in a welcoming setting. As kids move from elementary school to middle school, the school environment is meant to help them grow as people. Staff members work hard to get to know their students so that everyone feels like they belong. The campus is welcoming and wants to help students get better at both school and social skills. Students are encouraged to join in on school activities and get along with their classmates. The weather is still focused on making a safe and stable place to learn. Homes in the area cost between $200,000 and $375,000. Parents often like that they can talk to the staff and the friendly community. The school is doing everything it can to be one ofthe best middle schools in Connecticut.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%

Reading 20%

State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 20% in Reading.

71

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

734

Total Students

$49860

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.04%

Asian 0.95%

Hispanic 65.94%

Black 22.89%

Two+ Races 4.77%

Native Am. 0.41%

White

5.04%

Asian

0.95%

Hispanic

65.94%

Black

22.89%

Two+ Races

4.77%

Native Am.

0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 734

46.05%

338 Female

53.95%

396 Male

Student Population

734 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

146 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

North End Middle School Contact Information

Address

534 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT, 06704

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Phone

(203) 574-8097

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Website

waterbury.k12.ct.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North End Middle School achieved significant recognition in 2025 for exceeding state growth targets in math and literacy, leading to its removal from turnaround designation. North End Middle School student leaders received the 2025-2026 Superintendent Student Recognition Award for outstanding community service. North End Middle School introduced a "STEAM Advisory" period for 2026 to integrate hands-on technology skills into the daily homeroom schedule.

FAQ

Q1. Does North End Middle School have a guidance counselor?

Ans. The school has full-time guidance counselors who help students with their social and emotional growth and their academic plans during middle school.

Q2. Are there chances for students to be leaders at North End Middle School?

Ans. Students can take on different leadership roles and join clubs that work on community service projects and making the school a better place to be.

Q3. What does North End Middle School do when school is late?

Ans. The district's emergency notification system and local news outlets usually send out information about cancellations or delays every day.

Q4. Is there a media center at North End Middle School?

Ans. The school has a library media center where students can find books and digital resources for their own reading and research.

Q5. Does North End Middle School have sports teams that play against each other?

Ans. There are a lot of intramural sports and physical education activities that students can do to stay fit and work together without being competitive.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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