Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Bailey Magnet School served 411 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 65-69% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate (11-12) | 45-49% | 75% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bailey Magnet School is Murrah High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bailey Middle Apac School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Bailey Middle Apac School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 387 students10
0.1 miles
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343 0.1 6-8 387 - Jackson Power Apac School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 4-5 | 138 students10
0.3 miles
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387 0.3 4-5 138 - Jackson Murrah High School Math: 3% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,367 student10
0.5 miles
1400 Murrah Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5380 0.5 9-12 1,367 - Jackson Midtown Public Charter School Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 245 students10
0.6 miles
301 Adele St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770 0.6 5-8 245 - Jackson Career Academic Placement Program Alternative School
0.8 miles
622 Duling Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-3695 0.8 n/a n/a
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