Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Bailey Middle Apac School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Bailey Middle Apac School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Bailey Middle Apac School's student population of 247 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Bailey Middle Apac School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Middle Apac School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Bailey Middle Apac School is ranked #147 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bailey Middle Apac School often compared to?
Bailey Middle Apac Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle Apac School?
247 students attend Bailey Middle Apac School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bailey Middle Apac School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Middle Apac School?
Bailey Middle Apac School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle Apac School offer ?
Bailey Middle Apac School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bailey Middle Apac School part of?
Bailey Middle Apac School is part of Jackson Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bailey Middle Apac School located?
Bailey Middle Apac School is located in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 4 other public schools located in Belhaven.
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