Summary:
Zip code 78739 in Austin, Texas, is served by a single middle school, Bailey Middle, which educates 785 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Bailey Middle is a school of stark contrasts. It excels in advanced mathematics, with 100% of its Algebra I test-takers achieving proficiency in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding district and state averages. The school also boasts a very low dropout rate of 0.2% and has shown an improving overall state ranking, moving from the 58th to the 67th percentile over two years. However, these strengths are offset by a critical weakness in 7th-grade math, where only 12.03% of students were proficient on the STAAR test—a dramatic drop from the 6th-grade score of 38.7% and well below the state average. This pattern suggests a systemic issue with the 7th-grade math curriculum or instruction that requires immediate attention.
Performance across grade levels is inconsistent. While 8th graders perform well above state averages in both reading (69.96% proficient) and math (62.28%), 7th graders struggle significantly, with reading proficiency at just 46.67%—below both district and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is 15.9:1, and about 34% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. For parents, Bailey Middle offers a strong advanced math program and solid 8th-grade performance, but the severe 7th-grade math slump and inconsistent reading scores are important factors to consider when evaluating the school's overall academic environment.
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