Harborside Middle School vs. West Shore Middle School
Should I attend Harborside Middle School or West Shore Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harborside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
West Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades 6-8, Harborside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
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).
Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, West Shore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
410 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
134
140
Grade 7 Students
156
136
Grade 8 Students
120
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
18%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
71%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
