Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
13325 Guy R Brewer Blvd,  Jamaica, NY
Rochdale Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 28
4.5
3.7
270 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Omotayo Cineus
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
28%
State Average
20%
Math
47%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Black
67%
Hispanic
15.9%
Native American
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
4/6/2021
Catherine and Count Basie has changed dramatically over the years for the better. Changes have been going on for years and we now have a new administrative team and new students that will continue to move the school in the right direction. The school has gotten smaller in size which has made it easier to move the students educationally and behaviorally in a positive way. This is truly a home away from home and your child will get the love and support they need to be successful in society.
4.0 NicheUser
9/18/2015
My over experience at M.S 72 was truly amazing & memorable. My favorite experience would is when prom was held.
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3.7 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/22/2021
I am sooo happy to be back in school. I love my teachers and I think that they really care.
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5.0 parent
5/24/2021
I really enjoy working with our kids and I would recommend that any middle school children give us a go. Count Basie has improved greatly recently and the results are starting to show our progress.
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5.0 teacher
4/6/2021
Catherine and Count Basie has changed dramatically over the years for the better. Changes have been going on for years and we now have a new administrative team and new students that will continue to move the school in the right direction. The school has gotten smaller in size which has made it easi...
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5.0 teacher
3/23/2021
I have been a teacher at Catherine and Count Basie for a few years. I can honestly say that in the past two years our school has shown massive improvement. The new administration has brought with it a new vitality that has uplifted students and teachers alike. In the last two years there has been a...
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