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Bailey Middle

Q: Is Bailey Middle a good school?

Bailey Middle ranks 781 st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

781^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Bailey Middle is a mid-sized public school in southwest Austin, TX, serving 785 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd). The school has a solid, mid-tier performance history, earning a consistent 3-star rating in recent years, but it sits in a highly competitive area where nearby schools like Gorzycki Middle (5 stars) and Small Middle (4 stars) outperform it significantly, while others like Bedichek Middle and Paredes Middle struggle more. This makes Bailey a "middle of the pack" choice in a polarized zone, offering a safe, reliable option but not the top-tier academic environment some families seek.

Bailey’s most striking feature is its exceptional performance in advanced math: for the last four years, 100% of its Algebra I test-takers have scored proficient, far exceeding the district average and even surpassing Gorzycki (94%) and Small (99%). However, this creates a "Jekyll and Hyde" math profile, as standard grade-level math scores are a significant weakness—only 12% of 7th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 29%. Reading proficiency is a relative strength, generally on par with or slightly above state averages, though 7th-grade reading (46.7%) lags behind the district (55.8%) and state (54%) averages, suggesting a potential systemic issue with that grade level.

The school shows a remarkable contrast in serving different student groups. Special education students are a major strength, with Bailey ranking in the 83rd percentile for their support in 2025-2026, a dramatic improvement from just two years prior. In contrast, low socioeconomic status (SES) students are a critical weakness, ranking in the 31st percentile with only 2 stars, indicating that overall success is not equitably distributed. Additionally, despite its excellence in accelerating students into Algebra I, Bailey ranks in the 26th percentile for serving its Gifted and Talented (GT) students, suggesting a paradox where the broader GT program may not be as effective. For parents, Bailey is a solid choice with standout math acceleration and special education support, but it requires careful attention to equity and grade-level math proficiency.

785

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,190

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739

(512) 414-4990

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Bailey Middle usually attend:

High:

Bowie High School

Feeder schools for Bailey Middle:

Elementary:	Baranoff Elementary
	Kocurek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.3%

Hispanic:

44.3%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg49%

Texas avg47%

781^st of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 19Middle Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin 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	59.1	781 of 2335	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.8	992 of 2344	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	886 of 2372	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	778 of 2330	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	771 of 2254	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.5	1261 of 2252	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.1	504 of 2193	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	446 of 2080	78.6%	★★★★☆
2017	73.5	382 of 2027	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.9	327 of 1987	83.5%	★★★★☆
2015	78.6	302 of 2043	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	79.8	280 of 1987	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	305 of 1973	84.5%	★★★★☆
2012	84.0	178 of 1951	90.9%	★★★★★
2011	66.4	548 of 1895	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	294 of 1803	83.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	154 of 1763	91.3%	★★★★★
2008	80.9	145 of 1718	91.6%	★★★★★
2007	81.8	135 of 1684	92.0%	★★★★★
2006	81.5	151 of 1585	90.5%	★★★★★
2005	83.3	112 of 1582	92.9%	★★★★★
2004	81.3	130 of 1573	91.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	989 of 1295	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.6	567 of 997	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.0	1093 of 1280	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.5	475 of 1273	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.8	1040 of 1251	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.6	740 of 1193	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.1	805 of 1167	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.5	517 of 642	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	11.7	473 of 505	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	30.7	497 of 617	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.6	317 of 616	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.8	440 of 606	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.2	483 of 589	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.6	223 of 594	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	288 of 587	50.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	43.0	1155 of 2182	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	1668 of 2118	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.8	964 of 2058	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.9	916 of 2008	54.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.7	885 of 1390	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.0	832 of 1428	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	1084 of 1770	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.5	795 of 1720	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	897 of 1643	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.7	987 of 1592	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.1	279 of 1445	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	55.6	387 of 1376	71.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	711 of 2240	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.2	865 of 1825	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	944 of 2242	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.0	895 of 2241	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	738 of 2221	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.4	1465 of 2151	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.1	638 of 2047	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.9	439 of 2008	78.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	1109 of 1497	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	37.3	930 of 1230	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.9	1028 of 1481	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.9	845 of 1488	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.9	919 of 1501	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.4	743 of 1446	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	830 of 1430	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	1212 of 2141	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.4	1171 of 1731	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.9	1468 of 2119	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	1133 of 2116	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	1068 of 2077	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	1534 of 2043	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.1	594 of 1935	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	506 of 1895	73.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	1546 of 2253	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.0	1288 of 1820	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.8	1564 of 2235	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	1365 of 2251	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.2	1412 of 2220	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.7	1782 of 2172	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.7	990 of 2073	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	880 of 2039	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	807 of 2253	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.6	779 of 1818	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	916 of 2246	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	631 of 2245	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	55.9	833 of 2228	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	967 of 2168	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.2	399 of 2069	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.7	444 of 2030	78.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	317 of 806	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.9	319 of 676	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	226 of 818	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	48.6	401 of 817	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	365 of 813	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.4	624 of 743	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.6	210 of 753	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	112 of 720	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	338 of 1956	82.7%	★★★★☆
2025	46.9	751 of 1568	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.3	1172 of 1891	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.9	272 of 1815	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	466 of 1757	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	396 of 1712	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	151 of 1626	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	69.7	217 of 1597	86.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	536 of 1731	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.5	592 of 1439	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	586 of 1733	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.2	462 of 1749	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.0	507 of 1723	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	40.4	1058 of 1700	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.5	385 of 1684	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	392 of 1673	76.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2026)83rd percentile+16 vs school

White (2026)69th percentile~ school

Female (2026)68th percentile~ school

Male (2026)64th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)61st percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)47th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)43rd percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)36th percentile-30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile-35 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)26th percentile-41 vs school

African American (2026)24th percentile-43 vs school

Asian (2026)19th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading58%+3 vs state

Mathematics44%+4 vs state

Social Studies36%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Bailey has the potential to be a far better school with a high quality learning environment located in a thriving, highly educated community which has a stellar local talent pool backed with excellent resources. However, the current leadership, or "principal" rather, is and has proven to be an incompetent, under qualified hack who has managed to diminish the quality of the school and has inexplicably failed to take advantage of the aforementioned advantages the school has that would result in excellence. AISD's decision to hire such an individual to lead and yield such enormous power/influence in shaping so many young minds and lives to such an obtuse individual, is absolutely inexplicable. The logic is equivalent to ripping out a flawless autonomous driving system and replacing it with a drunk driver with traumatic brain injuries during a rapid and productive ascent towards the highest point.

As a result, my child no longer attends Bailey and has moved over (or rather "up") to a thriving learning environment at another AISD school. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Bailey is the best school in AISD! Academics,sports,everything is just awesome! The people there are so confident!Go to Bailey! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

My son is visually impaired and the school has been very helpful. He's doing very well and we have not had any issues with teachers not getting him assignments or just pointed to something on the board. We were scared that middle school would be a disaster, we've been pleasantly surprised! Close Quote

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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 (2025)	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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bailey Middle	Public	6-8	4020 Lost Oasis Hollow	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-4990	785	49	15.9	34.1%	348 (44.3%)	28 (3.6%)	348 (44.3%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.1%)	59.1	781^st of 2335 public middle schools	66.6%		52.8	992^nd of 2344 public middle schools	57.7%	211	100.0				57.6	46.7	70.0		38.7	12.0	62.3	35.7	$9,190
Paredes Middle	Public	6-8	10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr	Austin	78748	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 841-6800	635	39	16.2	78.3%	40 (6.3%)	64 (10.1%)	503 (79.2%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.5%)	8.6	2264^th of 2335 public middle schools	3.0%		11.5	2212^th of 2344 public middle schools	5.6%	52	90.9				27.9	27.3	27.1		6.3	3.0	14.5	7.2	$10,433
Gorzycki Middle	Public	6-8	7412 W Slaughter Ln	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-8600	1,305	75	17.4	7.6%	752 (57.6%)	16 (1.2%)	329 (25.2%)	128 (9.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (6.1%)	92	116^th of 2335 public middle schools	95.0%		92.9	98^th of 2344 public middle schools	95.8%	18	94.3				82.7	83.8	86.2		62.1	31.3	73.8	76.1	$8,059
Covington Middle	Public	6-8	3700 Convict Hill Rd	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3276	632	46	13.6	52.4%	191 (30.2%)	36 (5.7%)	354 (56.0%)	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	53.2	940^th of 2335 public middle schools	59.7%		47.3	1160^th of 2344 public middle schools	50.5%	220	95.7				49.2	56.6	65.1		25.3	11.0	52.9	44.0	$12,311
Eric Dahlstrom Middle	Public	6-8	3600 F M 967	Buda	78610	Hays County	Hays Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 295-4717	804	49	16.3	12.6%	465 (57.8%)	7 (0.9%)	291 (36.2%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.7%)	78.1	355^th of 2335 public middle schools	84.8%		78.5	352^nd of 2344 public middle schools	85.0%	3	100.0				65.7	64.5	76.9		51.1	24.0	68.0	46.0	$7,898
Small Middle	Public	6-8	4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-6700	1,253	75	16.6	24.7%	593 (47.3%)	36 (2.9%)	516 (41.2%)	42 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.2%)	82.1	286^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.8%		83.1	268^th of 2344 public middle schools	88.6%	18	99.4				69.3	69.3	77.4		54.0	19.3	68.2	64.2	$7,891
Bedichek Middle	Public	6-8	6800 Bill Hughes Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3265	671	48	13.9	84.2%	52 (7.7%)	47 (7.0%)	548 (81.7%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	15.2	2152^nd of 2335 public middle schools	7.8%		15.9	2129^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.2%	23	77.7				22.2	21.7	39.7		6.4	0.0	31.3	14.7	$12,285
KIPP Austin Beacon Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 651-1918	393	24	16.2	92.9%	8 (2.0%)	17 (4.3%)	364 (92.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.3	2035^th of 2335 public middle schools	12.8%		17.4	2091^st of 2344 public middle schools	10.8%	56	53.8			25.0	32.4	30.2	51.3	26.4	12.7	19.8		6.3	$9,216
Sycamore Springs Middle	Public	6-8	14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd	Austin	78620	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 858-3600	1,043	70	14.8		721 (69.1%)	13 (1.2%)	203 (19.5%)	39 (3.7%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	60 (5.8%)	88.4	174^th of 2335 public middle schools	92.5%		88.5	178^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.4%	4	98.3	100.0	100.0		80.8	76.5	83.7		31.4	72.0	76.8	49.7	$8,257
Mendez Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5106 Village Sq Dr	Austin	78744	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3284	199			89.9%	3 (1.5%)	14 (7.0%)	173 (86.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	17	2109^th of 2335 public middle schools	9.7%		23.5	1926^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.8%	183					26.0	19.2	34.0		19.8	16.8	35.9	10.6	$13,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Bailey Middle

How many students attend Bailey Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 785 students attended Bailey Middle.

What high school do graduates of Bailey Middle attend?

Students who attend Bailey Middle usually go on to attend Bowie High School

What is the racial makeup of Bailey Middle?

Students at Bailey Middle are 44% White, 44% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Bailey Middle a good school?

Bailey Middle ranks 781^st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bailey Middle in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

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