Serving 329 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Catherine and Count Basie Middle School 72 serves an attendance zone in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72's student population of 329 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 often compared to?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72is often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
329 students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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