- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Haven, CT
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harry M. Bailey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090495001036
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry M. Bailey Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry M. Bailey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Harry M. Bailey Middle School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 090495001036 · West Haven, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 10.4:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Harry M. Bailey Middle School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Harry M. Bailey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- This school
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- Alma E. Pagels 364
Alma E. Pagels School
364 students
What this shows Harry M. Bailey Middle School reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry M. Bailey Middle School compares
Harry M. Bailey Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 25.3%
African American 22.1%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Harry M. Bailey Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry M. Bailey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma E. Pagels School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry M. Bailey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry M. Bailey Middle School
How many students attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
50.1% of students at Harry M. Bailey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harry M. Bailey Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harry M. Bailey Middle School rank among public schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Harry M. Bailey Middle School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students), and Savin Rock Community School (459 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.