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John M. Bailey No.12 Elementary School

75 WEST 10TH ST, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

About John M. Bailey No.12 Elementary School

John M. Bailey Community School is a public Pre-K through Grade 8 school in the Bayonne School District with an enrollment of approximately 630-650 students with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12 : 1.Recognized among the top elementary schools in Bayonne, New Jersey the population is diverse: approximately 44% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African-American, and an overall minority enrollment of approximately 56%. On the academic side, approximately 51% of students met proficiency in reading/language arts, and approximately 35% met math proficiency, as compared to state narratives. The school has a stated mission of providing "a safe, functional environment conducive to learning and development of self-esteem," and asks students to "soar to achieve." Recent data supports that the per pupil expenditure is approximately US $10,468.

John M. Bailey No.12 Elementary School Contact Information

Address

75 WEST 10TH ST, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

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Phone

(201) 858-5824

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 51% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
631
Total Students
$70120
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 131 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John M. Bailey No.12 Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.6%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic 27%
Black 16.9%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
42.6%
Asian
6.9%
Hispanic
27%
Black
16.9%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 631
46.1%
291 Female
53.9%
340 Male

Student Population

631 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

659 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school has announced its second “Trunk or Treat” event for families on Oct. 28 (rain date Oct. 29). This event is set for the evening.

School Spirit Wear Day will happen on Oct. 28.

The student council at the school was inducted, and this was featured on the district's social media page.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school manage classroom behavior and discipline?

Ans. The school encourages a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system that acknowledges positive behavior and reflects accountability behavior and respect.

Q2. Does John M. Bailey School provide gifted or enrichment programs?

Ans. The school has several enrichment opportunities for able learners through project working, STEM clubs and academic competitions across the district.

Q3. How does the school support students during transitions from grade to grade?

Ans. Teachers work collaboratively across grades to be aligned in their curriculum and the school offers orientation activities and mentoring programs to aide transition.

Q4. Can parents communicate with teachers directly and not just at conference time?

Ans. Yes, parents can email teachers, use ClassDojo, or use the parent portal to see their child's progress.

Q5. Is there any after-school programs to offer to students?

Ans. The school offers sports teams, art and music clubs, student council and environmental programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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