Enrollment
885
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry M. Bailey Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 885 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 885 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 192 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 885 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students) and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students) alongside Harry M. Bailey Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harry M. Bailey Middle School compares
Harry M. Bailey Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes Harry M. Bailey Middle School.
$21,698
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry M. Bailey Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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