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Bailey J H

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Bailey J H ranks 1282 nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

1282^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Bailey J H is a middle school in Arlington, TX, serving 754 students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Arlington Independent School District (Isd), with nearly 68% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school has a unique profile: it excels in advanced coursework, with over 92% of students proficient in Algebra I and 96% in Biology on high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams—far exceeding district and state averages. However, this strength contrasts with grade-level STAAR scores, where 7th-grade math proficiency (17.92%) and reading proficiency (47.62%) lag behind state averages, suggesting a focus on accelerating top students while many others struggle to meet grade-level standards.

Bailey J H has experienced a dramatic decline over the past decade, dropping from the 87th percentile statewide in 2017 to the 45th-47th percentile in recent years. This sustained drop is not seen in nearby schools with similar demographics. For example, Young J H (2.33 miles away) ranks in the 68th percentile with a lower poverty rate (51.4%), while Gunn J H (1.72 miles away) ranks in the 57th percentile despite a similar poverty rate (68.6%). Both outperform Bailey in grade-level reading and math, highlighting that the school’s overall performance is weaker than peers with comparable challenges.

The school’s advanced EOC scores are a bright spot, but they mask broader equity gaps. While White students rank in the 73rd percentile statewide, other subgroups perform significantly lower, with African American and Hispanic students ranking in the 16th and 26th percentiles, respectively. Compared to Boles J H (4.41 miles away, 63rd percentile), Bailey matches or exceeds EOC scores but falls behind in grade-level subjects. The Arlington Classics Academy - Middle (3.85 miles away, 88th percentile) dramatically outperforms Bailey in all areas, though it serves a much lower-poverty population. For parents, Bailey J H offers a strong advanced program but faces challenges in supporting the majority of students to grade-level proficiency, especially in math.

754

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,907

Per pupil spending ?

67.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2411 Winewood
Arlington, TX 76013-3384

(682) 867-0700

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Bailey J H usually attend:

High:

Arlington High School

Feeder schools for Bailey J H:

Elementary:	Duff Elementary
	Dunn Elementary
	Hill Elementary
	South Davis Elementary
	More...
	Swift Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.1%

White:

29.2%

African American:

16.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (43% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg41%

Texas avg51%

1,282^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 10Middle Schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

668^th of 951Arlington Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	1282 of 2335	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.4	1242 of 2344	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	1263 of 2372	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	1246 of 2330	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.5	714 of 2254	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.5	1170 of 2252	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.8	399 of 2193	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.2	389 of 2080	81.3%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	260 of 2027	87.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.9	489 of 1987	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.8	385 of 2043	81.2%	★★★★☆
2014	68.7	561 of 1987	71.8%	★★★★☆
2013	72.4	430 of 1973	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	77.8	298 of 1951	84.7%	★★★★☆
2011	70.0	423 of 1895	77.7%	★★★★☆
2010	69.3	429 of 1803	76.2%	★★★★☆
2009	66.2	537 of 1763	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.9	542 of 1718	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.1	415 of 1684	75.4%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	311 of 1585	80.4%	★★★★☆
2005	75.1	296 of 1582	81.3%	★★★★☆
2004	74.5	257 of 1573	83.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	25.3	1082 of 1295	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.7	609 of 997	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.6	1033 of 1280	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.6	831 of 1273	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.2	323 of 1251	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	44.7	587 of 1213	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	350 of 1193	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	377 of 1167	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	332 of 642	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.2	184 of 505	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.2	474 of 617	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	459 of 616	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.9	411 of 606	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.7	449 of 589	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.5	348 of 594	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.9	256 of 587	56.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	54.3	757 of 2182	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.4	1545 of 2118	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	67.2	382 of 2058	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.3	334 of 2008	83.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.9	878 of 1390	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.7	864 of 1428	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.0	971 of 1770	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.0	811 of 1720	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	374 of 1643	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	41.9	861 of 1592	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.1	194 of 1445	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	269 of 1376	80.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	1194 of 2240	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	900 of 1825	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.0	1236 of 2242	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	1257 of 2241	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.0	609 of 2221	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	48.0	1058 of 2151	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.4	340 of 2047	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	405 of 2008	79.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	1127 of 1497	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	46.2	822 of 1230	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	1150 of 1481	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	58.5	722 of 1488	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	984 of 1501	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.7	323 of 1446	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	272 of 1430	81.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.5	1595 of 2141	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.7	1187 of 1731	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.2	1454 of 2119	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	1469 of 2116	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.4	712 of 2077	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.5	1191 of 2043	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.5	369 of 1935	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	318 of 1895	83.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	1563 of 2253	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.3	1080 of 1820	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	1430 of 2235	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.6	1455 of 2251	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.8	716 of 2220	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.3	1226 of 2172	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.7	419 of 2073	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	358 of 2039	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	1277 of 2253	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	1183 of 1818	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	1277 of 2246	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.6	1222 of 2245	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.3	876 of 2228	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.3	1269 of 2168	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.2	425 of 2069	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	355 of 2030	82.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	524 of 806	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.5	513 of 676	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	634 of 818	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.2	456 of 817	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.8	221 of 813	72.8%	★★★★☆
2021	45.1	390 of 743	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.3	566 of 753	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	62.4	237 of 720	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	29.3	29 of 40	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	1042 of 1956	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.6	1343 of 1568	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.5	1581 of 1891	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.5	954 of 1815	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.5	377 of 1757	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	412 of 1712	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	160 of 1626	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	50.1	561 of 1597	64.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	465 of 1731	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	53.2	635 of 1439	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.7	631 of 1733	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	756 of 1749	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	575 of 1723	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.6	1001 of 1700	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.4	306 of 1684	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	329 of 1673	80.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)73rd percentile+28 vs school

At Risk (2022)65th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2026)48th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)47th percentile~ school

Female (2026)47th percentile~ school

Male (2026)43rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)37th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)35th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile-14 vs school

Native American (2022)28th percentile-41 vs school

Hispanic (2026)26th percentile-20 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)25th percentile-20 vs school

African American (2026)16th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology97%+26 vs state

Algebra I92%+38 vs state

Reading49%-8 vs state

Mathematics36%-4 vs state

Social Studies29%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bailey J H	Public	7-8	2411 Winewood	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-0700	754	54	13.8	67.9%	220 (29.2%)	126 (16.7%)	355 (47.1%)	19 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.1%)	43	1282^nd of 2335 public middle schools	45.1%		44.4	1242^nd of 2344 public middle schools	47.0%	40	92.5	96.9			47.6	49.4		17.9	45.3	29.5	$10,907
Gunn J H	Public	6-8	3000 S Fielder Rd	Arlington	76015	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5400	879	66	13.4	68.6%	177 (20.1%)	179 (20.4%)	479 (54.5%)	14 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.3%)	51.8	995^th of 2335 public middle schools	57.4%		55	915^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.0%	80	86.5			63.0	53.1	56.6	55.8	13.3	44.5	28.3	$10,539
Young J H	Public	7-8	3200 Woodside	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-3400	710	52	13.7	51.4%	260 (36.6%)	167 (23.5%)	210 (29.6%)	32 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	60.2	749^th of 2335 public middle schools	67.9%		73.7	455^th of 2344 public middle schools	80.6%	294	94.7	100.0			52.4	60.1		17.2	56.1	42.8	$10,256
Carter J H	Public	7-8	701 Tharp St	Arlington	76010	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-1700	735	55	13.4	92.8%	17 (2.3%)	74 (10.1%)	625 (85.0%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	16.8	2118^th of 2335 public middle schools	9.3%		16.2	2120^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.6%	2	66.7				30.6	34.9		8.0	28.3	14.4	$10,303
Iltexas Arlington Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4950 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 496-0400	370	25	14.5	85.7%	16 (4.3%)	113 (30.5%)	223 (60.3%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	26.2	1843^rd of 2335 public middle schools	21.1%		23.2	1937^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	94	43.7		92.9	39.3	42.7	52.0	19.7	0.0	29.1	19.3	$8,750
Shackelford J H	Public	7-8	2000 N Fielder Rd	Arlington	76012	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-3600	510	40	12.8	72.5%	98 (19.2%)	82 (16.1%)	299 (58.6%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.5%)	31	1685^th of 2335 public middle schools	27.8%		44.1	1256^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.4%	429	77.9	100.0			47.1	48.7		8.0	33.1	20.1	$11,298
Workman J H	Public	7-8	701 E Arbrook Blvd	Arlington	76014	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-1200	1,162	83	14.0	89.3%	48 (4.1%)	256 (22.0%)	773 (66.5%)	56 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.8%)	25.1	1889^th of 2335 public middle schools	19.1%		23.2	1936^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	47	84.0				34.8	33.3		19.8	36.0	20.0	$9,204
Uplift Summit Prep Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1305 N Center St	Arlington	76011	Tarrant County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 287-5121	509	27	19.2	84.3%	17 (3.3%)	178 (35.0%)	283 (55.6%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	32.2	1653^rd of 2335 public middle schools	29.2%		34.9	1561^st of 2344 public middle schools	33.4%	92	43.8			43.3	47.7	61.2	16.3	0.0	20.0	22.4	$8,958
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5200 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	Arlington Classics Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 987-1819	509	32	15.7	26.1%	157 (30.8%)	118 (23.2%)	121 (23.8%)	72 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	82.1	288^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.7%		84.3	249^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.4%	39	51.3	91.1		69.6	69.8	80.4	39.7	52.8		67.1	$8,885
Jean McClung Middle	Public	6-8	3000 Forest Ave	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-5300	514	38	13.5	91.8%	18 (3.5%)	280 (54.5%)	196 (38.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	25.6	1866^th of 2335 public middle schools	20.1%		13.3	2178^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.1%	312	87.0	89.3	77.8	34.2	44.1	12.1	25.6	9.5	46.7	11.0	$13,107

Frequently Asked Questions about Bailey J H

What high school do graduates of Bailey J H attend?

Students who attend Bailey J H usually go on to attend Arlington High School

What district is Bailey J H in?

Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

Is Bailey J H a good school?

Bailey J H ranks 1282^nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bailey J H?

Students at Bailey J H are 47% Hispanic, 29% White, 17% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Bailey J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Bailey J H.

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