J Watson Bailey Middle School
Kingston, NY · Kingston City School District · Grades 5-8
200th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
J Watson Bailey Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J Watson Bailey Middle School 200th 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 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
J Watson Bailey Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
J Watson Bailey Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 943 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 56.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 25.9% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 8.5% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 17.9% | 6.9% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near J Watson Bailey Middle School
Typical home value $391K in zip 12401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Middle schools near J Watson Bailey Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1M Clifford Miller Middle SchoolKingston City School District · 3.5 mi away744th of 781
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 10Bulkeley Middle SchoolRhinebeck Central School District · 6.8 mi away60th of 781
ELA 81% · Math 85% - 7Linden Avenue Middle SchoolRed Hook Central School District · 8.9 mi away277th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 67% - 8Saugerties Junior High SchoolSaugerties Central School District · 11.3 mi away215th of 781
ELA 38% · Math 97% - 3Rondout Valley Junior High SchoolRondout Valley Central School District · 11.7 mi away558th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 42% - 4Rondout Valley Intermediate SchoolRondout Valley Central School District · 11.7 mi away539th of 781
ELA 43% - 4Haviland Middle SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 12.9 mi away527th of 781
ELA 45% · Math 44% - 7Onteora Middle SchoolOnteora Central School District · 13.1 mi away254th of 781
ELA 65% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J Watson Bailey Middle School in?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is part of the Kingston City School District district in Kingston, New York.
Is J Watson Bailey Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J Watson Bailey Middle School 200th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of J Watson Bailey Middle School?
White 57%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 9%, Black 7% (943 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J Watson Bailey Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12401 is $391K 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.