Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gale-bailey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gale-bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Gale-bailey Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gale-bailey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gale-bailey Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
36%
33%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gale-bailey Elementary School's ranking?
Gale-bailey Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gale-bailey Elementary School often compared to?
Gale-bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gale-bailey Elementary School?
346 students attend Gale-bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gale-bailey Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gale-bailey Elementary School?
Gale-bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gale-bailey Elementary School offer ?
Gale-bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gale-bailey Elementary School part of?
Gale-bailey Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
School Reviews
2 8/24/2009
This school has the lowest test scores in the county. My 3 children attend this school ONLY because its the school we are zoned for. If I could send them somewhere else I would. I do not care for this school at all, and would not recommend it for anyone. I have high hopes that we will be able to move and get my children into a school that is appropriate!
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