WEST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Shore Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Milford School District school district, located in Milford, CT with about 451 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, West Shore Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Shore Middle School, located at 70 Kay Ave. in Milford, Connecticut, serves as a vital part of the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests in arts, technology, and athletics. Beyond the classroom, West Shore Middle School prides itself on a supportive culture that values collaboration, critical thinking, and character development. Through a blend of dedicated instruction and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that inspires curiosity and success in every student.

For more information, contact West Shore Middle School at (203) 783-3553 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460-5496
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WEST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milford, CT with about 451 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
451
Teachers:
43.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 451 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.8%
Asian
8.2%
Black or African American
8.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.