Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72's student population of 247 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#3629 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
55%
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40-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
67%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72's ranking?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is ranked #3629 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
247 students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 offer ?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 part of?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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