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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 885 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
885 students attend Harry M. Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harry M. Bailey Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harry M. Bailey Middle School offer ?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry M. Bailey Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 885 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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