Harborside Middle School serves 410 students in grades 6-8.
Harborside Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harborside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Harborside Middle School's student population of 410 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Harborside Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harborside Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%

Hispanic
10%
29%

Black
3%
13%

White
71%
49%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harborside Middle School's ranking?
Harborside Middle School is ranked #304 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Harborside Middle School often compared to?
Harborside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Shore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Harborside Middle School?
410 students attend Harborside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harborside Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harborside Middle School?
Harborside Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harborside Middle School offer ?
Harborside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harborside Middle School part of?
Harborside Middle School is part of Milford School District.
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