Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Summary:

Harry M. Bailey Middle School is a public middle school located in West Haven, Connecticut, serving 861 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the West Haven School District, which is ranked 124 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Harry M. Bailey Middle School has a diverse student population, with 42.62% Hispanic, 21.84% African American, and 26.36% White students, its academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.8% for 7th grade, 42.6% for 8th grade) and Mathematics (32.9% for 7th grade, 25.9% for 8th grade) were lower than the state and district averages. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as ranking 8th and 25th out of all Connecticut middle schools for its African American and Hispanic students, respectively, and ranking 1st out of 5 Connecticut middle schools for its English Language Learner students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Harborside Middle School and Amity Middle School: Orange, Harry M. Bailey Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and lower statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.31% to 59.65% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 106 Morgan Ln.
       West Haven, CT  06516


(203) 937-4380

District: West Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,619 Help


Students who attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Haven High School

Feeder schools for Harry M. Bailey Middle School:

Elementary:    Alma E. Pagels School
    Edith E. Mackrille School
    Forest School
    Savin Rock Community School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  885

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.8%
White:
25.2%
African American:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks worse than 59.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.35. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Harry M. Bailey Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.8%), White (25.2%), African American (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harry M. Bailey Middle School is $18,619.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harry M. Bailey Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harry M. Bailey Middle School 149th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Harry M. Bailey Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Haven School District 124th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harry M. Bailey Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.03 124th 248 50.0%
2007 55.88 139th 250 44.4%
2008 55.20 143rd 252 43.3%
2009 48.52 161st 255 36.9%
2010 55.46 152nd 268 43.3%
2011 40.40 187th 269 30.5%
2012 44.95 184th 272 32.4%
2013 29.77 210th 278 24.5%
2015 37.53 172nd 280 38.6%
2016 30.12 162nd 246 34.1%
2017 38.89 146th 250 41.6%
2018 43.98 137th 249 45.0%
2019 38.02 150th 259 42.1%
2021 43.84 145th 275 47.3%
2022 36.31 142nd 250 43.2%
2023 32.24 154th 249 38.2%
2024 34.35 149th 250 40.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.60 3rd 34 91.2%
2024 86.37 1st 5 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.85 83rd 244 66.0%
2023 38.14 18th 20 10.0%
2024 29.11 17th 22 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.11 52nd 104 50.0%
2021 60.68 80th 218 63.3%
2022 50.11 59th 106 44.3%
2023 41.82 62nd 109 43.1%
2024 53.58 52nd 114 54.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.53 110th 160 31.3%
2019 31.31 122nd 169 27.8%
2021 39.85 134th 235 43.0%
2022 25.80 124th 166 25.3%
2023 20.13 124th 160 22.5%
2024 22.45 125th 161 22.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 65th 104 37.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 111th 164 32.3%
2019 27.22 118th 167 29.3%
2021 39.13 132nd 224 41.1%
2022 29.07 120th 169 29.0%
2023 21.89 119th 158 24.7%
2024 29.93 107th 157 31.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.18 6th 31 80.6%
2019 77.43 6th 38 84.2%
2021 71.96 13th 80 83.8%
2022 67.63 7th 40 82.5%
2023 64.72 5th 32 84.4%
2024 62.12 8th 33 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 13th 75 82.7%
2019 60.83 29th 97 70.1%
2021 56.78 53rd 146 63.7%
2022 59.94 26th 97 73.2%
2023 47.90 39th 99 60.6%
2024 60.50 25th 104 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 113th 168 32.7%
2019 28.03 130th 166 21.7%
2021 33.25 117th 175 33.1%
2022 24.31 114th 151 24.5%
2023 16.62 137th 158 13.3%
2024 13.43 136th 154 11.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harry M. Bailey Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 36 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 348 53 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 365 46 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 358 67 6 25 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 356 95 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 346 107 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 325 89 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 353 87 12 37 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 353 87 12 37 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 355 94 11 28 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 550 152 22 60 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 569 158 24 59 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2000 568 158 24 58 2 n/a n/a 0 810
2001 538 140 25 93 35 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 617 169 32 101 3 n/a n/a 0 922
2003 617 169 32 101 3 n/a n/a 0 922
2004 603 174 31 94 4 n/a n/a 0 906
2005 563 173 35 107 8 n/a n/a 0 886
2006 511 160 38 104 9 n/a n/a 0 822
2007 470 137 39 114 8 n/a n/a 0 768
2008 434 122 32 112 9 n/a n/a 0 709
2009 417 128 39 146 9 n/a n/a 0 739
2010 420 134 41 125 9 n/a n/a 0 729
2011 422 208 32 294 2 0 33 0 991
2012 406 211 26 265 0 0 40 0 948
2013 356 222 24 262 0 0 43 0 907
2014 326 195 26 284 0 0 35 0 866
2015 304 193 33 308 0 0 34 0 872
2016 301 181 36 288 5 0 31 0 842
2017 282 171 38 282 4 0 29 0 806
2018 298 211 29 346 0 0 35 0 919
2019 315 234 26 352 1 3 29 0 960
2020 295 222 32 353 1 2 29 0 934
2021 271 223 31 364 0 1 37 0 927
2022 230 206 32 334 2 0 43 0 847
2023 227 188 36 367 4 0 38 1 861
2024 223 199 41 388 2 1 31 0 885

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harry M. Bailey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 37.0 10.6 n/a
1989 421 36.0 11.6 n/a
1990 437 36.0 12.1 n/a
1991 457 36.0 12.6 n/a
1992 479 36.7 13.0 17.1
1993 479 31.7 15.1 1.7
1994 456 33.8 13.5 34.4
1995 490 34.8 14.1 26.7
1996 490 34.8 14.1 26.7
1997 489 35.6 13.7 32.7
1998 785 39.3 20.0 26.1
1999 810 43.2 18.8 29.9
2000 810 44.2 18.3 29.8
2001 831 59.9 13.9 n/a
2002 922 61.9 14.9 37.4
2003 922 61.9 14.9 37.4
2004 906 71.6 12.7 36.9
2005 886 62.1 14.3 n/a
2006 822 64.1 12.8 30.8
2007 768 58.5 13.1 28
2008 709 61.5 11.5 31.9
2009 739 64.3 12.1 36.8
2010 729 62.2 11.7 32
2011 991 74.0 13.3 55.9
2012 948 73.5 12.8 46.1
2013 907 77.5 11.7 48
2014 866 75.0 11.5 58.7
2015 872 73.0 11.9 49.4
2016 842 75.0 11.2 51.2
2017 806 74.0 10.8 68.5
2018 919 73.9 12.4 66.6
2019 960 77.0 12.4 53.5
2020 934 77.0 12.1 60.5
2021 927 75.0 12.3 59.7
2022 847 82.5 10.2 54.3
2023 861 85.0 10.1 57.5
2024 885 88.0 10.0 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harry M. Bailey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 37.0 10.6 n/a
1989 421 36.0 11.6 n/a
1990 437 36.0 12.1 n/a
1991 457 36.0 12.6 n/a
1992 479 36.7 13.0 17.1
1993 479 31.7 15.1 1.7
1994 456 33.8 13.5 34.4
1995 490 34.8 14.1 26.7
1996 490 34.8 14.1 26.7
1997 489 35.6 13.7 32.7
1998 785 39.3 20.0 26.1
1999 810 43.2 18.8 29.9
2000 810 44.2 18.3 29.8
2001 831 59.9 13.9 n/a
2002 922 61.9 14.9 37.4
2003 922 61.9 14.9 37.4
2004 906 71.6 12.7 36.9
2005 886 62.1 14.3 n/a
2006 822 64.1 12.8 30.8
2007 768 58.5 13.1 28
2008 709 61.5 11.5 31.9
2009 739 64.3 12.1 36.8
2010 729 62.2 11.7 32
2011 991 74.0 13.3 55.9
2012 948 73.5 12.8 46.1
2013 907 77.5 11.7 48
2014 866 75.0 11.5 58.7
2015 872 73.0 11.9 49.4
2016 842 75.0 11.2 51.2
2017 806 74.0 10.8 68.5
2018 919 73.9 12.4 66.6
2019 960 77.0 12.4 53.5
2020 934 77.0 12.1 60.5
2021 927 75.0 12.3 59.7
2022 847 82.5 10.2 54.3
2023 861 85.0 10.1 57.5
2024 885 88.0 10.0 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harry M. Bailey Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,395
2019 $15,351
2020 $15,929
2021 $16,213
2022 $17,778
2023 $18,619

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harry M. Bailey Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 154th of 249 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harry M. Bailey Middle School)45.235.2
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Haven School District)44.434.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harry M. Bailey Middle School)43.525.7
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Haven School District)42.725.5
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harry M. Bailey Middle School)45.242.2
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Haven School District)44.842
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harry M. Bailey Middle School)35.326.9
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Haven School District)34.926.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students960861
 10.3%
African American234188
 19.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2636
 38.5%
Hispanic352367
 4.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White315227
 27.9%
Two or More Races2938
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%57.5%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harry M. Bailey Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 885 students attended Harry M. Bailey Middle School.

Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks 149th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School are 44% Hispanic, 25% White, 22% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School usually go on to attend West Haven High School


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