Bailey Middle School (Closed 2021)

2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 405 students in grades 5-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
405 students
This chart display total students of Bailey Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Bailey Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Bailey Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
(15-16)
≥50%
17%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bailey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
≥50%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bailey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
5%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
84%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
10%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Bailey Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
89%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bailey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle School?
405 students attend Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bailey Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School?
Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle School offer ?
Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bailey Middle School part of?
Bailey Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.