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John M. Bailey No.12 Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 637 students

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Posted April 17, 2010

This school has the best teachers. Everyone cares about the next person.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

Bailey is a wonderful school- we are leaving the area and will miss the outstanding quality of Bailey school - I couldn't be happier with the education that my two sons got from this fine school.
—Submitted by Jan, a parent


Posted June 7, 2006

Bailey school is a well rounded school. With excellent academic for children. One of the academics I like most is the writing abilities that are offered for children writing development. My daughter can write and essay or paper with minimal grammar error.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2006

Nice school, good activities. Kind of small, overall good quality.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students93%
Female90%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students51%
Female57%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
General education58%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant51%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students81%
Female89%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students56%
Female66%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students43%
Female58%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Special educationn/a
General education52%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students51%
Female58%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Special educationn/a
General education60%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant51%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students69%
Female74%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education31%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Special education46%
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 54%
Hispanic 26% 20%
Black 9% 17%
Asian 4% 8%
Two or more races 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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75 West 10th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Phone: (201) 858-5824

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