West Shore Middle School
Tel:
(203) 783-3553
- West Shore Middle School serves 451 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Shore 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- West Shore Middle School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Shore Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Shore Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #424 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Shore Middle School is Jonathan Law High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is David Wooster Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pumpkin Delight School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milford Jonathan Law High School Grades: 9-12 | 821 students
1.0 miles
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574 1.0 9-12 821 - Milford Pumpkin Delight School Grades: PK-5 | 268 students
1.3 miles
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531 1.3 PK-5 268 - Milford J. F. Kennedy School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
1.6 miles
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568 1.6 PK-5 347 - Stratford Wilcoxson School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
1.6 miles
600 Wilcoxson Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4196 1.6 K-6 363 - Milford Meadowside School Grades: K-5 | 284 students
1.8 miles
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555 1.8 K-5 284
School Reviews
| 5 the school is the best gives best education and more. - Posted by Student/Alumni - crazy |
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