Harborside Middle School

403 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harborside Middle School is a public school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Milford Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive middle-level learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to help students bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, encouraging them to develop independence, critical thinking skills, and responsibility as they navigate their adolescent years.

Beyond the standard academic core of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, Harborside provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on community and character building, striving to foster an inclusive environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, Harborside aims to prepare its graduates to be productive and active members of the wider Milford community.

403

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harborside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	53
Black	18
Asian	58
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
261 (64.8 %)
Asian
58 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (13.2 %)
Black
18 (4.5 %)
Two or More
12 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3523
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 155