Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Harry M. Bailey Middle School, a roomy intermediate school in West Haven, Connecticut, part of West Haven School District, caters to 885 students, covering grades 7 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 70% above the state mean of about 521.

West Haven School District runs 9 schools in total, collectively educating 5,751 students. Harry M. Bailey Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Harry M. Bailey Middle School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 41%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 25% White, 22% Black, 7% Asian, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 20% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Harry M. Bailey Middle School lists 88 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.1:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 57% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for South Central Connecticut Planning Region indicate median household income runs about $88,197, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Harry M. Bailey Middle School is one of 152 public schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 72,909 students).

The closest other public school is Edith E. Mackrille School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Harry M. Bailey Middle School operates from an outer-ring location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Harry M. Bailey Middle School's enrollment has contracted 4% since 2018, when it stood at 919 (now 885). The White share of enrollment edged down from 32% to 25% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.