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West Shore Middle School vs. David Wooster Middle School

Should you attend West Shore Middle School or David Wooster 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.
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School Overview

School
West Shore Middle School
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
David Wooster Middle School
150 Lincoln Street
Stratford, CT 06615
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 547 students in grades 7-8, David Wooster Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
419 students
547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Shore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at David Wooster Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Shore Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at David Wooster Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Shore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at David Wooster Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Shore Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at David Wooster Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stratford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#430 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#683 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Shore Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of David Wooster Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CT)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Shore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Wooster Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Shore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Wooster Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Wooster Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stratford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Shore Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of David Wooster Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
131
-
Grade 7 Students
143
268
Grade 8 Students
145
279

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Shore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at David Wooster Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Shore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at David Wooster Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Shore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at David Wooster Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Shore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at David Wooster Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Shore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at David Wooster Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stratford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Shore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of David Wooster Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Shore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at David Wooster Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Shore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at David Wooster Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stratford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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