Richard J Bailey School
Richard J Bailey School serves 438 students in grades 4-6.
Richard J Bailey School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Richard J Bailey School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Richard J Bailey School's student population of 438 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
Total Students | 438 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Richard J Bailey School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Richard J Bailey School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3167 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 9% |
Hispanic | 39% | 27% |
Black | 39% | 17% |
White | 14% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Greenburgh Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Richard J Bailey School is Woodlands Middle/High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lee F Jackson School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- White Plains Lee F Jackson School Grades: K-1 | 279 students
0.4 miles
Saratoga Rd
White Plains, NY 10607
(914) 948-2992 0.4 K-1 279 - White Plains Church Street School Math: 48% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 662 students10
1.0 miles
295 Church St
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400 1 K-5 662 - Hartsdale Early Childhood Program Grades: PK | 125 students
1.2 miles
475 W Hartsdale Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 949-2745 1.2 PK 125 - Hartsdale Woodlands Middle/High School Math: 44% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 715 students10
1.2 miles
475 W Hartsdale Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 761-6052 1.2 7-12 715 - West Harrison George Washington School Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 638 students10
1.4 miles
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380 1.4 K-5 638
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