Middle Schools in West Haven School District


Summary:

The West Haven School District in Connecticut operates two middle schools: Harry M. Bailey Middle School and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and face similar challenges, with neither school standing out as a clear leader in the district.

Both Harry M. Bailey Middle School and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School have below-average performance compared to the state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science ranging from 30.7% to 51.5%. The schools also share a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 56% for both schools.

While the per-student spending varies between the two schools, with Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School spending $1,430 more per student than Harry M. Bailey Middle School, the overall academic performance remains consistent across the district. The West Haven School District as a whole is ranked 119th out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a need for improvement in providing high-quality education to its students.

District Detail

 355 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516

 (203) 937-4300

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 156 Connecticut districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,751

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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