Serving 1,326 students in grades 6-8, Bailey Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Bailey Middle School's student population of 1,326 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
Bailey Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Bailey Middle School is ranked #209 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bailey Middle School often compared to?
Bailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Bradley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle School?
1,326 students attend Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bailey Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School?
Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle School offer ?
Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bailey Middle School part of?
Bailey Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 3/27/2020The school is fine (joke), there are just some teachers that falt out don't enjoy being near teens.5 10/14/2017VERY GOOD SCHOOL. DONT LISTEN TO PEOPLE SAYING THAT IT IS A BAD SCHOOL BECASUE IT IS SIMPLY LOVELY.5 9/9/2017This is my son's second year at Bailey. It's a great school. He has excelled in ways he didn't think he could. He is given challenging work and the homework load isn't overly onerous.2 10/27/2014If your kid is on IEP plan, forget about this school. The principal and the teachers will NOT support your kid in school. Very bad experience.
You will only hear what your kid can not do. End of story - no support, no motivation coming from the teachers, nothing, wont even respect what is on IEP. Worst school to date in my experience.Review Bailey Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The school is fine (joke), there are just some teachers that falt out don't enjoy being near teens.
VERY GOOD SCHOOL. DONT LISTEN TO PEOPLE SAYING THAT IT IS A BAD SCHOOL BECASUE IT IS SIMPLY LOVELY.
This is my son's second year at Bailey. It's a great school. He has excelled in ways he didn't think he could. He is given challenging work and the homework load isn't overly onerous.
If your kid is on IEP plan, forget about this school. The principal and the teachers will NOT support your kid in school. Very bad experience.
You will only hear what your kid can not do. End of story - no support, no motivation coming from the teachers, nothing, wont even respect what is on IEP. Worst school to date in my experience.
Review Bailey Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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