Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-2, William A. Bailey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William A. Bailey Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of William A. Bailey Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
(21-22)45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William A. Bailey Elementary School?
366 students attend William A. Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of William A. Bailey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William A. Bailey Elementary School?
William A. Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William A. Bailey Elementary School offer ?
William A. Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is William A. Bailey Elementary School part of?
William A. Bailey Elementary School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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