- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Shore Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090252000474 · Milford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 9.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
West Shore Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills School
350 students
What this shows West Shore Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Shore Middle School compares
West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~394 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.