Alma E. Pagels School vs East Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma E. Pagels School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
East Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Alma E. Pagels School West Haven, Connecticut | East Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #314 of 596 | #64 of 178 |
| National rank | #15423 of 50,301 | #1112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | West Haven | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 64.0).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 54.4%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.0).
- •Alma E. Pagels School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma E. Pagels School better than East Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Shore Middle School ranks higher (82.5 vs 64.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma E. Pagels School and East Shore Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Haven and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma E. Pagels School: 364. East Shore Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma E. Pagels School and East Shore Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Alma E. Pagels School is 314th of 596 and East Shore Middle School is 64th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).