East Shore Middle School

240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, East Shore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

East Shore Middle School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Shore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Shore Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#519 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Shore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Shore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Shore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Shore Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
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White
71%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of East Shore Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Shore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Shore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Shore Middle School's ranking?
East Shore Middle School is ranked #519 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East Shore Middle School often compared to?
East Shore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harborside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend East Shore Middle School?
382 students attend East Shore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of East Shore Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Shore Middle School?
East Shore Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Shore Middle School offer ?
East Shore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Shore Middle School part of?
East Shore Middle School is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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