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West Side Middle School

483 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, 06708

Ranked 179 of 200 in Connecticut

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West Side Middle School

483 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, 06708

About West Side Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 19% in Reading.
82
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
799
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.89%
Asian 1.63%
Hispanic 65.71%
Black 19.52%
Two+ Races 4.01%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
8.89%
Asian
1.63%
Hispanic
65.71%
Black
19.52%
Two+ Races
4.01%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 799
47.93%
383 Female
52.07%
416 Male

Student Population

799 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Side Middle School Contact Information

Address

483 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, 06708

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Phone

(203) 574-8120

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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

West Side Middle School student Violet W-D. was honored as a district-wide academic standout with the 2025-2026 Superintendent Award. West Side Middle School launched a new "Global Citizens" initiative for 2026, focusing on world languages and cultural exchange programs.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of music classes does West Side Middle School offer?

Ans. The school has a lot of music programs, like band and choir, that help students improve their performance and theory skills.


Q2. Is there a group for parents and teachers at West Side Middle School?

Ans. There is a parent-teacher group that works with staff to help with school events and make the student experience better.


Q3. What kinds of safety measures does West Side Middle School have?

Ans. To keep the learning environment safe, the school follows standard safety rules like checking in visitors and holding regular drills.


Q4. Do students at West Side Middle School have access to technology?

A. Every day, students have access to a variety of digital tools and technological resources that help them with their projects and homework.


Q5. Do West Side Middle School have clubs after school?

Ans. After school, students can join a number of clubs that focus on different interests, such as art or technology.

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
ML

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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