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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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% |
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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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