How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forest School | Harry M. Bailey Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Haven, CT | West Haven, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 428 | 885 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.6% | 50.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forest School | Harry M. Bailey Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,524 | $25,524 |
| District | West Haven School District | West Haven School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forest School | Harry M. Bailey Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.7% | 25.3% |
| African American | 28.0% | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5% | 40.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forest School | Harry M. Bailey Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 33.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 52 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.