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.
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