Serving 785 students in grades 6-8, Bailey Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bailey Middle School serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bailey Middle School's student population of 785 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
Strive for Excellence
School Rankings
Bailey Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2706 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue, Black and Silver
School Mascot
Bailey Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Middle School's ranking?
Bailey Middle School is ranked #2706 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bailey Middle School often compared to?
Bailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gorzycki Middle School, Covington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle School?
785 students attend Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bailey Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School?
Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle School offer ?
Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bailey Middle School part of?
Bailey Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bailey Middle School located?
Bailey Middle School is located in the Shady Hollow West neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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