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J Watson Bailey Middle School

Public 5-8

 118 Merilina Ave Ext
       Kingston, NY  12401-4225

(845) 338-6390

District: Kingston City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1087th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools


Students who attend J Watson Bailey Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kingston High School

Feeder schools for J Watson Bailey Middle School:

Elementary:    Ernest C Myer School
    George Washington School
    Harry L Edson School
    Robert R Graves School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  968

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Hispanic:
24.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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J Watson Bailey Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks J Watson Bailey Middle School 1087th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See J Watson Bailey Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kingston City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston City School District 717th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Watson Bailey Middle School

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Rank History for all students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.91 706th 1095 35.5%
2007 49.02 684th 1123 39.1%
2008 49.58 744th 1185 37.2%
2009 59.16 669th 1224 45.3%
2010 49.04 745th 1243 40.1%
2011 43.98 810th 1295 37.5%
2012 44.21 825th 1337 38.3%
2013 37.45 860th 1373 37.4%
2014 42.63 797th 1401 43.1%
2015 36.57 900th 1407 36.0%
2016 33.91 963rd 1429 32.6%
2017 33.81 970th 1455 33.3%
2018 33.51 979th 1438 31.9%
2019 32.60 968th 1439 32.7%
2021 31.58 882nd 1242 29.0%
2022 33.82 1000th 1479 32.4%
2023 30.39 1087th 1500 27.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.97 74th 107 30.8%
2019 26.98 88th 126 30.2%
2021 32.03 62nd 95 34.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.29 498th 503 1.0%
2019 26.97 430th 473 9.1%
2022 23.93 548th 581 5.7%
2023 35.11 392nd 591 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 507th 1170 56.7%
2019 29.84 883rd 1139 22.5%
2021 24.25 433rd 522 17.0%
2022 36.20 811th 1283 36.8%
2023 37.34 801st 1307 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.66 1154th 1245 7.3%
2019 18.59 1128th 1241 9.1%
2021 24.14 794th 935 15.1%
2022 19.13 1173rd 1306 10.2%
2023 17.87 1178th 1288 8.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.11 423rd 487 13.1%
2023 13.26 525th 543 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 922nd 1353 31.9%
2019 29.79 1001st 1370 26.9%
2021 28.75 823rd 1066 22.8%
2022 34.67 968th 1454 33.4%
2023 31.11 1070th 1463 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.21 907th 1352 32.9%
2019 35.95 849th 1366 37.8%
2021 31.77 765th 1071 28.6%
2022 32.85 1004th 1455 31.0%
2023 30.35 1068th 1464 27.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.63 217th 374 42.0%
2019 39.31 267th 369 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 627th 663 5.4%
2019 22.43 555th 653 15.0%
2022 29.35 518th 706 26.6%
2023 21.88 595th 696 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.18 731st 810 9.8%
2019 14.61 774th 826 6.3%
2021 18.32 409th 449 8.9%
2022 22.84 776th 914 15.1%
2023 17.75 856th 943 9.2%
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Rank History for White students at J Watson Bailey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 554th 763 27.4%
2019 33.02 502nd 716 29.9%
2021 38.17 405th 614 34.0%
2022 31.57 533rd 748 28.7%
2023 33.68 537th 772 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, July 18, 2020

Open Quote Seriously don't even consider sending your child here. No one keeps their child in this district unless they can't afford to leave or they're incredibly delusional. Academics are nonexistent, no graduate is prepared for college, the violence is incredibly disturbing and out of control, teachers have a completely passive role in the education process and many are ill-equiped, not qualified, snarky, and generally awful, and extra curriculars are just another of the elaborate facades put up by the district to lure in new students instead of actually using funding to give students a good education. Do yourself and your family a favor and just stay away. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Open Quote Horrible principal. Do not send your children here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J Watson Bailey Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 659 65 14 13 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 646 74 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 758
1991 694 79 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1992 672 84 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1993 782 94 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 913
1994 822 108 21 26 0 n/a n/a 0 977
1995 854 112 36 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1035
1996 854 112 36 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1035
1997 812 116 30 34 0 n/a n/a 0 992
1998 780 139 33 30 1 n/a n/a 0 983
1999 753 131 24 39 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2000 772 160 26 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2001 819 182 30 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
2002 797 162 19 61 5 n/a n/a 0 1044
2003 797 162 19 61 5 n/a n/a 0 1044
2004 765 161 15 78 7 n/a n/a 0 1026
2005 727 182 19 88 7 n/a n/a 0 1023
2006 693 182 27 95 0 n/a n/a 0 997
2007 688 184 16 99 0 n/a n/a 0 987
2008 674 175 14 94 1 n/a n/a 0 958
2009 599 184 14 82 3 n/a n/a 2 884
2010 569 175 24 74 0 n/a n/a 7 849
2011 488 174 23 77 4 0 14 0 780
2012 479 165 23 91 3 0 13 0 774
2013 458 162 19 116 4 0 25 0 784
2014 641 198 27 177 2 0 47 0 1092
2015 622 160 26 188 5 0 51 0 1052
2016 615 142 29 199 5 0 59 0 1049
2017 610 117 32 222 3 2 63 0 1049
2018 590 119 32 234 2 0 72 0 1049
2019 589 108 25 262 1 0 79 0 1064
2020 608 103 22 277 1 0 90 0 1101
2021 562 109 21 276 0 0 93 0 1061
2022 555 89 19 258 1 0 89 0 1011
2023 550 76 14 240 0 0 88 0 968

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J Watson Bailey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 752 59.9 12.5 n/a
1990 758 59.9 12.6 n/a
1991 805 56.9 14.1 n/a
1992 788 60.9 12.9 n/a
1993 913 60.7 15.0 n/a
1994 977 63.0 15.5 13.4
1995 1035 66.0 15.7 26.4
1996 1035 66.0 15.7 26.4
1997 992 66.0 15.0 29.5
1998 983 62.9 15.6 31.8
1999 947 61.0 15.5 28.4
2000 1015 67.2 15.1 32.9
2001 1089 70.2 15.5 33.9
2002 1044 75.3 13.9 32.7
2003 1044 75.3 13.9 32.7
2004 1026 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1023 73.0 14.0 39
2006 997 75.0 13.3 36.4
2007 987 76.5 12.9 39.7
2008 958 79.0 12.1 36.6
2009 884 73.0 12.1 36.1
2010 849 66.0 12.8 39
2011 780 65.2 11.9 41.8
2012 774 67.0 11.5 45.6
2013 784 61.5 12.7 49.2
2014 1092 80.0 13.6 n/a
2015 1052 77.0 13.6 53
2016 1049 82.0 12.7 53.8
2017 1049 82.9 12.6 56.6
2018 1049 87.0 12.0 57.2
2019 1064 87.0 12.2 58.9
2020 1101 101.0 10.9 50.4
2021 1061 97.3 10.8 50
2022 1011 103.2 9.7 50.5
2023 968 101.1 9.5 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J Watson Bailey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 752 59.9 12.5 n/a
1990 758 59.9 12.6 n/a
1991 805 56.9 14.1 n/a
1992 788 60.9 12.9 n/a
1993 913 60.7 15.0 n/a
1994 977 63.0 15.5 13.4
1995 1035 66.0 15.7 26.4
1996 1035 66.0 15.7 26.4
1997 992 66.0 15.0 29.5
1998 983 62.9 15.6 31.8
1999 947 61.0 15.5 28.4
2000 1015 67.2 15.1 32.9
2001 1089 70.2 15.5 33.9
2002 1044 75.3 13.9 32.7
2003 1044 75.3 13.9 32.7
2004 1026 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1023 73.0 14.0 39
2006 997 75.0 13.3 36.4
2007 987 76.5 12.9 39.7
2008 958 79.0 12.1 36.6
2009 884 73.0 12.1 36.1
2010 849 66.0 12.8 39
2011 780 65.2 11.9 41.8
2012 774 67.0 11.5 45.6
2013 784 61.5 12.7 49.2
2014 1092 80.0 13.6 n/a
2015 1052 77.0 13.6 53
2016 1049 82.0 12.7 53.8
2017 1049 82.9 12.6 56.6
2018 1049 87.0 12.0 57.2
2019 1064 87.0 12.2 58.9
2020 1101 101.0 10.9 50.4
2021 1061 97.3 10.8 50
2022 1011 103.2 9.7 50.5
2023 968 101.1 9.5 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

J Watson Bailey Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.8%1.3%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.2%98.3%
201498.4%0.7%0.4%98.8%98.6%98.9%98.9%98.8%98.7%98.8%
201590.8%0.6%0.1%99.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%91.3%
201698.1%0.8%0.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.9%98.9%98.6%
201797.6%1.0%0.1%98.6%98.7%98.7%98.8%98.8%98.5%98.5%
201897.5%0.9%0.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.8%99.0%
201997.3%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.0%99.0%98.8%
202098.6%0.0%99.4%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.5%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J Watson Bailey Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (2.5%) $15,752 (97.5%) $16,148
2020 $527 (3.3%) $15,383 (96.7%) $15,910
2021 $591 (3.5%) $16,144 (96.5%) $16,736
2022 $1,233 (5.9%) $19,760 (94.1%) $20,993
2023 $1,903 (8.7%) $19,956 (91.3%) $21,859

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J Watson Bailey Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 968th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1087th of 1500 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (J Watson Bailey Middle School)2828
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston City School District)2220.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (J Watson Bailey Middle School)2720.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Kingston City School District)2115.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (J Watson Bailey Middle School)3939.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston City School District)3432.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (J Watson Bailey Middle School)3532.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Kingston City School District)3329.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J Watson Bailey Middle School)2639.3
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston City School District)2433.8
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (J Watson Bailey Middle School)3138.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade Math (Kingston City School District)3135
 4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J Watson Bailey Middle School)4338.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston City School District)3637.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (J Watson Bailey Middle School)815.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Math (Kingston City School District)711.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (J Watson Bailey Middle School)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kingston City School District)8170
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (J Watson Bailey Middle School)10096.6
 3.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Kingston City School District)79.572.8
 6.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1064968
 9%
African American10876
 29.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2514
 44%
Hispanic262240
 8.4%
Pacific Islander00
White589550
 6.6%
Two or More Races7988
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%52.9%
 6%

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Students at J Watson Bailey Middle School are 57% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 968 students attended J Watson Bailey Middle School.

Students who attend J Watson Bailey Middle School usually go on to attend Kingston High School

J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks 1087th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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