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Ricky C Bailey Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1179 students

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4 stars

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9 reviews of this school


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Posted March 13, 2011

The school is pretty good. They have great teachers like Ms.Schatz, she's very nice. Sometimes there are fights but the teachers separate them.


Posted October 20, 2009

The teachers are so caring and they make it a wonderful enviroment for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2009

The problem I have with this school is the lack of communication with parents. My child was bullied and I had to threaten them to get it to stop. Progress reports are not sent out and I am not happy with this school. I gave it a two because The front office staff deserved a few stars
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2009

This school is the best i have ever been too and i dont wont to leave it yet
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 27, 2009

it is a great school I've been at bailey since 6th grade right when it opened, i think bailey has prepared me for the future
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2009

Awesome school! nice teachers, great education, and enough friends to keep you waiting! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2008

The best school that I've ever been to. Great teachers, nice and wonderful students that you can easily become great friends with.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 7, 2008

Average school, kind of boring. Most of the advanced placement curriculum is good, particularly in math. This school is your regular school, no frills and nothing bad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2008

We are very happy with Bailey. The choir program in particular is exceptional and is a highlight for us. Lots of opportunities for sports as well. We also have been very pleased with the friends that our child has made there.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

395 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

393 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

390 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

394 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

397 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

396 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

394 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
Black or African American59%
Asian71%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education36%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black or African American80%
Asian71%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education46%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students68%
Female63%
Male73%
Black or African American63%
Asian86%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education44%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented93%

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Black or African American77%
Asian86%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education57%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented98%

Writing

All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asian86%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education73%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
Black or African American69%
Asian92%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education32%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education52%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African American65%
Asian85%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education36%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education85%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 39% 48%
Black 30% 14%
White 28% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 49%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3377 James C Leo Dr
Spring, TX 77373
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Phone: (281) 891-8000

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