Very Good
#154 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District middle school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7020 US-49 N, Jackson, MS 39213
- Math 77% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bailey Middle Apac School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bailey Middle Apac School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,115
Median home value
$73,600
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cares SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| MS School for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| MS School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #4 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bailey Middle Apac School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bailey Middle Apac School
Bailey Middle Apac School is a public middle school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bailey Middle Apac School
What grades does Bailey Middle Apac School serve?
Bailey Middle Apac School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bailey Middle Apac School?
Bailey Middle Apac School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Middle Apac School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Middle Apac School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bailey Middle Apac School rank in MS?
Bailey Middle Apac School ranks #154 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bailey Middle Apac School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bailey Middle Apac School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Bailey Middle Apac School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailey Middle Apac School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Bailey Middle Apac School a charter school?
No, Bailey Middle Apac School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bailey Middle Apac School a Title I school?
No, Bailey Middle Apac School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailey Middle Apac School?
100.0% of students at Bailey Middle Apac School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.7%
- Phone
- (601) 987-5343
- Area population (ZIP 39213)
- 18,831
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 39213; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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