Harborside Middle School vs. West Shore Middle School
Should you attend Harborside Middle School or West Shore Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Harborside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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West Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Harborside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, West Shore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
403 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#422 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
116
135
Grade 7 Students
132
140
Grade 8 Students
155
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
65%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
