West Side Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Students: 817
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 514:1
Certified Teachers: 99%
483 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8120
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
3/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
as a student, my experience at the school was horrible. I had many mental health issues, and none of the teachers or counselors were there for me when I tried contacting my mother. They did not allow me to. Yeah the teaching is OK but they don’t care about their students. Teachers are allowed to pic
Posted by a student on 11/26/2025This school sucks, there are rats, ants and roaches, the counseler doesn't care about the well being of these kids also one time my daughter came home with a bloody nose,black eye and blood coming her ears..... This school is not safe for kids
Posted by a parent on 5/17/2025Not a very safe school for anyone who is looking for a fresh start
Posted by a student on 4/25/2025I've been teaching at West Side Middle School for over a decade and I've watched the school grow and develop over time. When I first came to the school it had been struggling for a while. However, I saw a staff that genuinely wanted to help the kids and were willing to grow, and parents that were wi
Posted by a teacher on 2/21/2025I was a student here at West Side and let me tell you, it was amazing. The teachers were all so helpful and caring, most of the teachers genuinely wanted to help you learn. The principal was welcoming every year, the security officers did a great job protecting the school, it was overall the best mi
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Waterbury schools - West Side Middle School is located at 483 Chase Parkway, Waterbury CT 06708. West Side Middle School is in the Waterbury School District. West Side Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.
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