J Watson Bailey Middle School
Tel:
(845)338-6390
- J Watson Bailey Middle School serves 1,049 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
J Watson Bailey Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- J Watson Bailey Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 1,049 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J Watson Bailey Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Watson Bailey Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3291 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 59% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Watson Bailey Middle School is Kingston High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is M Clifford Miller Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harry L Edson School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingston Harry L Edson School Grades: K-4 | 449 students
0.2 miles
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)338-6990 0.2 K-4 449 - Kingston George Washington School Grades: PK-4 | 385 students
1.1 miles
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)338-1978 1.1 PK-4 385 - Hurley Ernest C Myer School Grades: K-4 | 203 students
1.7 miles
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845)331-6905 1.7 K-4 203 - Kingston Kingston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1895 students
1.9 miles
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)331-1970 1.9 9-12 1895 - Kingston Chambers School Grades: K-4 | 355 students
2.5 miles
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)336-5995 2.5 K-4 355
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