Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Should you attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School or Engineering - Science University Magnet 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
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
West Haven, CT 06516
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 885 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 600 students in grades 6-12, Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-12
Total Students
885 students
600 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
63% | 37%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#411 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
89
Grade 7 Students
432
90
Grade 8 Students
453
88
Grade 9 Students
-
87
Grade 10 Students
-
88
Grade 11 Students
-
88
Grade 12 Students
-
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
44%
24%
% Black
22%
31%
% White
25%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
