Serving 525 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 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 12:1 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (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 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
75%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #1697 out of 1,773 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
525 students attend Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% 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 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Public Schools.
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