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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
- Next stop for Zena kids: Kingston High School
On the path
Where Zena kids come from and go next.
PK–47 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
5–8J Watson Bailey Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Kingston High Schoolin Kingston
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
Directions ↗
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.