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• Westbrook Middle School Named #16 Best Middle School in Connecticut by US News and World Report 2025 Rankings

  Westbrook Public Schools is pleased to announce that Westbrook Middle School was ranked #16 in Connecticut by US News and World Report. The primary indicator in the Connecticut Best Middle Schools rankings data is student performance in mathematics and English language arts as measured by the Connecticut Smarter Balanced Assessment. Smarter Balanced assessment results from the last three years demonstrate strong student growth and high achievement in both reading and math year after year for Westbrook Middle School students.

  Dr. Kristina Martineau, Westbrook Superintendent of Schools shared, “While this ranking and related assessment data is just one measure of the success of our students and school community, we are so proud of our students and educators for their hard work to achieve at this level in company with the highest performing schools in the state of Connecticut. There is a strong culture of individualized support and deep level of commitment to all students in our care in Westbrook- our educators work hard each and every day to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.” 

  Westbrook Middle School Principal Matthew Talmadge shared, “Over the past several years, we have maintained a steadfast focus on providing a clear, coherent curriculum, adhering to traditional and proven literacy practices, and committing to research-tested teaching methods that create a strong foundation for student success. Combined with robust systems of reinforcement and enrichment for learners in need of support or advancement, we have created an educational model where all students can achieve at levels that match their potential.”

  To learn more about Westbrook Middle School, please visit https://wms.westbrookctschools.org/

  To learn more about Connecticut’s Best Middle School rankings from US News and World Report, please visit https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/connecticut

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• Westbrook Public Schools Preschool Screenings

  Preschool screenings will be held soon for students approaching three or four years old with concerns for developmental delays, please see the attached flyer for more information.

  • Preschool Screenings Flyer(1).pdf

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• Supplemental Student Accident Insurance is Now Available

  Westbrook Public Schools is now offering voluntary student accident insurance.  For more information, review the attached documents or visit http://www.k12studentinsurance.com/.

  • HSR bilingual flyer_Supp student accident-FINALapprvd021819 002.pdf

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• Westbrook Middle School Named #1 Middle School in Middlesex County by Niche Rankings

  Westbrook Public Schools is pleased to announce that Westbrook Middle School was ranked #1 in Middlesex County by Niche. The primary indicator in the Niche school rankings data is student performance in mathematics and English language arts as measured by the Connecticut Smarter Balanced Assessment.  These are assessments that are administered annually each spring and a snapshot measure of student progress in grade level standards. The spring assessment results from 2022 and 2023 revealed strong student growth and achievement in both reading and math. Westbrook Middle School was acknowledged by the CT Department of Education as a CT School of Distinction for both high performance and high growth for all students in mathematics for the 2022-2023 school year.  CSDE School of Distinction designations have not been announced for 2023-2024 (expected November 2024).

  Not yet factored into the recent ranking is the continued improvement in reading and math for all students evident in the most recent state assessment data from the 2023-2024 school year. Of particular note is the growth and high achievement in grades 7 and 8.

  In Spring 2024, 83.8% of Westbrook students in grade 8 and 74.5% of Westbrook students in grade 7 met or exceeded state benchmarks in English language arts.  In comparison, 49.1% of Connecticut students in grade 8 and 49.5% of Connecticut students in grade 7 met or exceeded state benchmarks. In mathematics, 81.1% of Westbrook students in grade 8 and 80.4% of Westbrook students in grade 7 met or exceeded state benchmarks.  In comparison, 38.2% of Connecticut students in grade 8 and 41.5% of Connecticut students in grade 7 met or exceeded state benchmarks in mathematics.

  Westbrook Middle School Principal Matthew Talmadge shared, “Over the past 4 years, Westbrook has doubled down on fidelity of curriculum implementation, utilization of best instructional practices, authentic literacy in all subject areas and targeted intervention for struggling learners.  Teachers understand that student growth is the big picture, and that moving the achievement needle forward requires all hands on deck and an intense focus on all of the little student pictures that create the mosaic.  Teachers are making informed educational decisions with consistency and the result for Westbrook Middle School’s students has been steady growth.”

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• Superintendent's Welcome Back Letter

  Dear Westbrook Families,

  Welcome back! Today was an amazing and positive start to the new school year!  This morning, we welcomed 576 students PK-12 to the start of the new 2024-2025 school year.  District-wide, we also welcomed 35 new families to our community and 60 new students to our schools.  

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