- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford, CT
East Shore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Shore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090252000484
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Shore Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Shore Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Shore Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
East Shore Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090252000484 · Milford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 8.1:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
East Shore Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Shore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Law H
Jonathan Law High School
776 students
- Joseph a. Fora
Joseph a. Foran High School
727 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- This school
East Shore Middle School
339 students
What this shows East Shore Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Shore Middle School compares
East Shore Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, East Shore Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Shore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Shore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Milford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Shore Middle School
How many students attend East Shore Middle School?
East Shore Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Shore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Shore Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Shore Middle School?
18.3% of students at East Shore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Shore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Shore Middle School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Milford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Shore Middle School?
East Shore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Shore Middle School rank among middle schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, East Shore Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides East Shore Middle School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Orange Avenue School (414 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.