Alma E. Pagels School vs Harry M. Bailey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma E. Pagels School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students
| Measure | Alma E. Pagels School West Haven, Connecticut | Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 596 | #129 of 178 |
| National rank | #15423 of 50,301 | #7038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 364 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma E. Pagels School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 52.8).
- •Alma E. Pagels School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Alma E. Pagels School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Alma E. Pagels School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 57.4%).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma E. Pagels School better than Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma E. Pagels School ranks higher (64.0 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma E. Pagels School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma E. Pagels School: 364. Harry M. Bailey Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma E. Pagels School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Alma E. Pagels School is 314th of 596 and Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 129th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).