Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Bailey Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailey Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bailey Early Childhood Center's student population of 30 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bailey Early Childhood Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Bailey Early Childhood Center?
30 students attend Bailey Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bailey Early Childhood Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Early Childhood Center?
Bailey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bailey Early Childhood Center offer ?
Bailey Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Early Childhood Center part of?
Bailey Early Childhood Center is part of Hillsdale Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Bailey Early Childhood Center located?
Bailey Early Childhood Center is located in the Ward 4 neighborhood of Hillsdale, MI.
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