West Shore Middle School

419 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

419

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Shore Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	90
Black	23
Asian	45
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

White
233 (55.9 %)
Hispanic
90 (21.6 %)
Asian
45 (10.8 %)
Two or More
24 (5.8 %)
Black
23 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)783-3553
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 135

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 144