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#3954 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Based on limited data
William A. Bailey Elementary
Elementary School · Muroc Joint Unified · Edwards, CA
A Muroc Joint Unified elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1565 Bailey Ave., Edwards, CA 93523
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William A. Bailey Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William A. Bailey Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,583
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$2,194/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
24%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Boron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muroc Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
William A. Bailey Elementary is listed in Muroc Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William A. Bailey Elementary
William A. Bailey Elementary is a public elementary school in Edwards, CA, part of Muroc Joint Unified, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,954 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William A. Bailey Elementary
What grades does William A. Bailey Elementary serve?
William A. Bailey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend William A. Bailey Elementary?
William A. Bailey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William A. Bailey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William A. Bailey Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William A. Bailey Elementary rank in CA?
William A. Bailey Elementary ranks #3,954 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William A. Bailey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William A. Bailey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William A. Bailey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William A. Bailey Elementary has 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is William A. Bailey Elementary a charter school?
No, William A. Bailey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William A. Bailey Elementary a Title I school?
No, William A. Bailey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William A. Bailey Elementary?
13.2% of students at William A. Bailey Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (760) 306-4991
- Area population (ZIP 93523)
- 3,681
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 26
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93523; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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