Harry M. Bailey Middle School serves 927 students in grades 7-8.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harry M. Bailey Middle School's student population of 927 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
24%
13%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry M. Bailey Middle School's ranking?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is ranked #574 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
927 students attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Harry M. Bailey Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harry M. Bailey Middle School offer ?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry M. Bailey Middle School part of?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is part of West Haven School District.
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