Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Hazel M. Bailey Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: Hazel M. Bailey Primary serves the entire school district in Firebaugh, CA, covering an area of approximately 169.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel M. Bailey Primary's student population of 519 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect, responsibility, being safe, and always doing our best … that is The Bailey Way!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hazel M. Bailey Primary is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 63% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Hazel M. Bailey Primary?
519 students attend Hazel M. Bailey Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hazel M. Bailey Primary students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel M. Bailey Primary?
Hazel M. Bailey Primary has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hazel M. Bailey Primary offer ?
Hazel M. Bailey Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Hazel M. Bailey Primary part of?
Hazel M. Bailey Primary is part of Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District.
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