Serving 405 students in grades 5-8, Bailey Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
9%
Black
(15-16)84%
22%
White
(15-16)10%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle School?
405 students attend Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bailey Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School?
Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle School offer ?
Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bailey Middle School part of?
Bailey Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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