Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. West Shore Middle School
Should I attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School or West Shore Middle 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
Top Rankings
Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Diversity
Student Attention
West Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
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 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 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
847 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
140
Grade 7 Students
396
136
Grade 8 Students
451
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
18%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
27%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%