Serving 522 students in grades 3-5, Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 522 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1717 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
77%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #1717 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
522 students attend Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is part of Fairfax County School District.
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