David Wooster Middle School vs West Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Wooster Middle School
Stratford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
538 students
West Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
| Measure | David Wooster Middle School Stratford, Connecticut | West Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #139 of 178 | #79 of 178 |
| National rank | #8249 of 15,369 | #1812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Stratford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 47.2).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 57.6%).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.8).
- •David Wooster Middle School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 394.
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 David Wooster Middle School better than West Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Shore Middle School ranks higher (78.1 vs 47.2 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 David Wooster Middle School and West Shore Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Wooster Middle School: 538. West Shore Middle School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Wooster Middle School and West Shore Middle School rank in Connecticut?
David Wooster Middle School is 139th of 178 and West Shore Middle School is 79th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).