Harborside Middle School vs West Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborside Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
West Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
| Measure | Harborside Middle School Milford, Connecticut | West Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 178 | #79 of 178 |
| National rank | #831 of 15,369 | #1812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harborside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.1).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 39.6%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 9.9).
- •Harborside Middle School is the larger school with 400 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 Harborside Middle School better than West Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harborside Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.1 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 Harborside Middle School and West Shore Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Middle School: 400. West Shore Middle School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Middle School and West Shore Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Harborside Middle School is 51st of 178 and West Shore Middle School is 79th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).