Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, West Shore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
West Shore Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Shore Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend West Shore Middle School?
419 students attend West Shore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Shore Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Shore Middle School?
West Shore Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Shore Middle School offer ?
West Shore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Shore Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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