Serving 936 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 32% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
J Watson Bailey Middle School's student population of 936 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
936 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Rankings
J Watson Bailey Middle School 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 J Watson Bailey Middle School is 0.62, 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
#3196 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
55%
39%
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
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 #3196 out of 4,346 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?
32% 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 J Watson Bailey Middle School?
936 students attend J Watson Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of J Watson Bailey Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% 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 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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