Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. David Wooster Middle School
Should you attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School or David Wooster Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
David Wooster Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 861 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades 7-8, David Wooster 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 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
861 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#683 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
439
279
Grade 8 Students
422
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
40%
% Black
22%
30%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
