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J Watson Bailey Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
118 Merilina Ave Ext, Kingston, NY 12401 · (845) 943-3940 · Part of Kingston City School District
Students
936
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about J Watson Bailey Middle School
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 62.6%
Location
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118 Merilina Ave Ext, Kingston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5224
Grade 6231
Grade 7246
Grade 8222
Ungraded13
Enrollment over time
1,061’20
1,011’21
968’22
943’23
936’24
Down 11.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 27%Two or more races 9%Black 7%Asian 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.