West Shore Middle School
Tel:
(203)783-3553
- West Shore Middle School serves 450 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- West Shore Middle School's student population of 450 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Shore Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Shore Middle School is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #577 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 24% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 75% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 865 students
1.0 miles
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3574 1.0 9-12 865 - Milford Pumpkin Delight School Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
1.3 miles
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3531 1.3 PK-5 260 - Milford J. F. Kennedy School Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
1.6 miles
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3568 1.6 PK-5 354 - Stratford Strive-stratford Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 19 students
1.6 miles
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203)380-6728 1.6 12 19 - Stratford Wilcoxson School Grades: K-6 | 354 students
1.6 miles
600 Wilcoxson Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203)385-4196 1.6 K-6 354
School Reviews
| 5 the school is the best gives best education and more. - Posted by Student/Alumni - crazy |
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