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West Shore Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 573 students

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Posted March 25, 2011

West Shore Middle School has teachers that not only teach my children, they engage them. My children always come home with a teacher story that amazed, humored or enlightened them! They are a caring group of teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2009

I love west shore even though they don't have AC it doesn't matter because they do teach us dicipline there
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 9, 2008

It has no AC... Music levels very low and student dicipline not very well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 21, 2008

West Shore Middle School is an excellent school for children to attend to. The teachers at West Shore offer great support to students, and also have a great way of teaching without making lessons boring. Kids are smart, and the principle sets high expectations for them. Many students are capable of algebra by 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

My son went to West Shore and my daughter attends there now. I feel it's a great school. If your child is a good student and wants to learn they will learn. No matter how good the teacher is, if the child does not want to be there and does not want to learn or has problems at home, it will show at school and they will have problems in school. I have to laugh at all the parents who love to blame our teachers. Teachers can only do so much. Parents stand up and take responsibility for your own kids actions. West Shore teachers are great. They really give it all they can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

I found West Shore Middle School to be an excellent school where the teachers really care about the students and show the students repect.My Son left a terrible middle School and had a wonderful time at West Shore and his grade's also improved.I am also very greatful to the Dean of West Shore Mr.Firn for showing my Son how a good school treats their Children,with repect and understanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2004

Most of the teachers are excellent. Kids are challenged, especially when a parent makes it clear they want their child challenged. School pride is above average for a school with no interscholastic sports, which towns surrounding Milford have. The building was an elementary school, so the 8th graders use bathrooms designed for K-2. Upgrades are needed, but overall a decent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2004

Its a great school, the teachers give 150%. I have two children in the school, one in 6th and one in 8th, both children love the school. I like the feeling of a family when you enter, the teachers care and that means alot to the children and their families. Keep up the great job!
—Submitted by Cheryl Smith, a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

A terrible school. Gifted program is non-existent. The Special Education program is the worst I've ever seen. Illegal drug use is rampant on and off school grounds. The quality of many teachers is poor, as is the actual educational material. While there are of course several teachers that seem to actually care, they unfortunately are the exception. Overall, the feeling that permeates the air is one of failure. The school, from the cafeteria to the principal's office seems to have given up. The students of course feel this and act accordingly.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

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2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
93%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

187 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

188 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

188 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

183 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

184 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

171 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

183 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
84%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Writing

All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Writing

All Students87%
Female96%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 64%
Hispanic 10% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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70 Kay Ave
Milford, CT 06460
Phone: (203) 783-3553

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