Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Should I attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School or Engineering - Science University Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
West Haven, CT 06516
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 847 students in grades 7-8, Harry M. Bailey 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 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 students in grades 6-12, Engineering - Science University Magnet 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 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-12
Total Students
847 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#356 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
86
Grade 7 Students
396
87
Grade 8 Students
451
86
Grade 9 Students
-
103
Grade 10 Students
-
79
Grade 11 Students
-
72
Grade 12 Students
-
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
40%
25%
% Black
24%
33%
% White
27%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
