West Rocks Middle School (2026 List)

About West Rocks Middle School

West Rocks Middle School is at 81 West Rocks Road. This school is for kids in grades 6 through 8. There are 652 students in all. The student–teacher ratio is 11:1. Math proficiency is 27%. Reading proficiency is 40%. The gender mix is 45% female and 55% male. The school has a balanced academic environment that encourages achievement and working together as a community. The climate is stable and encourages students to work hard and help each other reach their goals. Teachers encourage a culture of respect and hard work so that all students can reach their full potential. The school is dedicated to making a positive learning environment, and the campus reflects that. Students are encouraged to be involved in the school community and work together on different projects. The overall atmosphere is one of high standards for behavior and academic success. Most of the time, homes in this area are worth between $520,000 and $880,000. Parents are very happy with how easy it is to reach teachers and how often the school communicates with them. This school is working hard to be one of the best middle schools in Connecticut.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 40%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 40% in Reading.

61

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

701

Total Students

$49860

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 17.26%

Asian 3.57%

Hispanic 61.06%

Black 14.98%

Two+ Races 3%

Native Am. 0%

White

17.26%

Asian

3.57%

Hispanic

61.06%

Black

14.98%

Two+ Races

3%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 701

45.65%

320 Female

54.35%

381 Male

Student Population

701 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

233 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Rocks Middle School Contact Information

Address

81 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT, 06851

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Phone

(203) 899-2970

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Website

http://wrms.norwalkps.org/

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: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

West Rocks Middle School celebrated the successful launch of its 2026 "Digital Citizen" program, which provides enhanced technology literacy for all grade levels. West Rocks Middle School faculty received professional development awards in 2025 for excellence in collaborative teaching environments. West Rocks Middle School athletic teams reached the 2025 regional championships, marking the most successful sports season in school history.

FAQ

Q1. What digital citizenship programs are available at West Rocks Middle School?

Ans. The school teaches students how to use technology safely and responsibly online by including digital citizenship training in its curriculum.

Q2. Is there a gym at West Rocks Middle School?

Ans. The school has fitness facilities and equipment to help with physical education classes and to help students stay healthy and fit.

Q3. Does West Rocks Middle School have honors classes?

Ans. Students who want more academic challenges in math and science can take advanced and honors-level classes.

Q4. Is there a science fair at West Rocks Middle School?

Ans. Every year, the school holds a science fair where students can show off their own research and experimental projects to the community.

Q5. What kinds of books and other materials are available at West Rocks Middle School?

Ans. The media center has a lot of educational tools, like e-books and research databases, to help students with their school projects.

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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