East Shore Middle School

382 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Shore Middle School, located at 240 Chapel Street in Milford, Connecticut, serves as a key component of the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects, such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, and a variety of elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East Shore Middle School prioritizes social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school cultivates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, allowing them to explore personal interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With a focus on respect, responsibility, and collaborative problem-solving, the faculty and staff at East Shore work to create a safe, vibrant school culture that celebrates student achievement and encourages individual potential.

382

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Shore Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	50
Black	20
Asian	20
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
272 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.1 %)
Black
20 (5.2 %)
Asian
20 (5.2 %)
Two or More
19 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)783-3559
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 119

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 128