Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. West Shore Middle School
Should you attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School or West Shore 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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Diversity
Student Attention
West Shore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
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 419 students in grades 6-8, West Shore Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
885 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55-59%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
131
Grade 7 Students
432
143
Grade 8 Students
453
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
44%
23%
% Black
22%
5%
% White
25%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
