Harry M. Bailey Middle School

861 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Harry M. Bailey Middle School is a public school located in West Haven, Connecticut, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the West Haven School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to support the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bailey Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and student development. The school utilizes its official website, [whschools.org](http://whschools.org), to keep families informed about district policies, school calendars, and resources for academic success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking and character in its students as they transition through their middle school years.

861

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	367
Black	188
Asian	36
Two or More	38
American Indian	4

Hispanic
367 (42.7 %)
White
227 (26.4 %)
Black
188 (21.9 %)
Two or More
38 (4.4 %)
Asian
36 (4.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Haven School District
Phone:	(203)937-4380
Website:	http://whschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 439

Grade 8 422