Serving 968 students in grades 5-8, J Watson Bailey Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Watson Bailey Middle School's student population of 968 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Watson Bailey Middle School is 0.60, 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
#3269 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Watson Bailey Middle School's ranking?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is ranked #3269 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are J Watson Bailey Middle School often compared to?
J Watson Bailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M Clifford Miller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend J Watson Bailey Middle School?
968 students attend J Watson Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J Watson Bailey Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Watson Bailey Middle School?
J Watson Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Watson Bailey Middle School offer ?
J Watson Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Watson Bailey Middle School part of?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is part of Kingston City School District.
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