Serving 982 students in grades 6-8, Rickey C Bailey Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Rickey C Bailey Middle School is located in the northeast part of Spring, TX, covering approximately 8.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rickey C Bailey Middle School's student population of 982 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
982 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Rickey C Bailey Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickey C Bailey Middle School is 0.57, 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
#7212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickey C Bailey Middle School's ranking?
Rickey C Bailey Middle School is ranked #7212 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rickey C Bailey Middle School often compared to?
Rickey C Bailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dueitt Middle School, Twin Creeks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rickey C Bailey Middle School?
982 students attend Rickey C Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rickey C Bailey Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rickey C Bailey Middle School?
Rickey C Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rickey C Bailey Middle School offer ?
Rickey C Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rickey C Bailey Middle School part of?
Rickey C Bailey Middle School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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