Enrollment
394
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford, CT
West Shore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Shore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090252000474
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Shore Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Shore Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Shore Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Shore Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Shore Middle School
West Shore Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milford's middle schools, it stands alongside Harborside Middle School (400 students): West Shore Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.6:1 vs 9.3:1).
Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students) and Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students) alongside West Shore Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Shore Middle School compares
West Shore Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, West Shore Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes West Shore Middle School.
$25,979
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Shore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Shore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Milford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Shore Middle School
How many students attend West Shore Middle School?
West Shore Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shore Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 West Shore Middle School?
27.9% of students at West Shore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Shore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Shore Middle School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Shore Middle School?
West Shore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Shore Middle School rank among middle schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Shore Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is West Shore Middle School a good school?
West Shore Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides West 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.
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