West Shore Middle School vs. East Shore Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
West Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, East 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 43% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
419 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#423 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
140
142
Grade 7 Students
136
122
Grade 8 Students
143
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
61%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
