Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
662nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
133-25 GUY R BREWER BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11434
(718)723-6200NCES ID 360010002297Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 662nd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 331 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.7% | 61.9% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 22.7% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Asian | 18.1% | 6.9% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $713K in zip 11434 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2024
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
- #415Redwood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away415th of 781
ELA 45% ▲5 · Math 57% ▲25Compare - #607Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.1 mi away607th of 781
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ELA 46% ▲6 · Math 63% ▲31Compare - #481IS 59 Springfield GardensNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.3 mi away481st of 781
ELA 49% ▲9 · Math 44% ▲12Compare - #431JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% ▲9 · Math 50% ▲18Compare - #710Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% ▼6 · Math 27% ▼5Compare - #572Queens United Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.7 mi away572nd of 781
ELA 47% ▲7 · Math 36% ▲4Compare - #571JHS 226 Virgil I GrissonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.1 mi away571st of 781
ELA 39% ▼1 · Math 43% ▲11Compare
What school district is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 in?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 662nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Black 62%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 7%, American Indian 5% (331 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11434 is $713K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.