East Shore Middle School vs Harry M. Bailey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students
| Measure | East Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut | Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 178 | #129 of 178 |
| National rank | #1112 of 15,369 | #7038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 339 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Milford | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 52.8).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 57.4%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.1).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 339.
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 East Shore Middle School better than Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Shore Middle School ranks higher (82.5 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 East Shore Middle School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Milford and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Shore Middle School: 339. Harry M. Bailey Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Shore Middle School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East Shore Middle School is 64th of 178 and Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 129th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).