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#5703 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bailey EL

Elementary School · Pasadena ISD · Pasadena, TX

A Pasadena ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2707 LAFFERTY RD, Pasadena, TX 77502

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,787
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Bailey EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bailey EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,927/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,337

Median home value

$164,500

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

25.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mae Smythe ELEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–40.7 mi742Compare →
L F Smith ELEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–40.9 mi605Compare →
Fisher ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–41.0 mi578Compare →
Pueblos Royal Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.1 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pasadena ISD

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#39 of 66
District spending per student
$13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bailey EL is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bailey EL

Bailey EL is a public elementary school in Pasadena, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 601 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,703 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bailey EL

What grades does Bailey EL serve?

Bailey EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Bailey EL?

Bailey EL has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bailey EL is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bailey EL rank in TX?

Bailey EL ranks #5,703 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bailey EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bailey EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailey EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bailey EL a charter school?

No, Bailey EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bailey EL a Title I school?

No, Bailey EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailey EL?

93.8% of students at Bailey EL 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
Area population (ZIP 77502)
36,126
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
31.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77502; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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