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Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

Jamaica, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #28

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About Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

Located in Jamaica, New York, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 329 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Jamaica. With about 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.6 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #28 runs 50 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. Families comparing options will find 281 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
Phone	(718) 723-6200
School district	New York City Geographic District #28
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	329
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31
Students per teacher	10.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010002297). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Redwood Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Jamaica · under 0.1 mi Rochdale Early Advantage Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 8Jamaica · 0.4 mi Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.4 mi PS 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica · 0.4 mi Voyages Prep-South QueensPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.4 mi United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IVCharter · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.4 mi August Martin High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jamaica · 0.4 mi PS 45 Clarence WitherspoonPublic · Grades PreK to 5South Ozone Park, NY · 0.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 serve?

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 reported 329 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?

About 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 329 students and 31 teachers in federal data.

Is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 a public or charter school?

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 in?

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is part of New York City Geographic District #28. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-28/

Where is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 located?

Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is at 133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434. The phone number is (718) 723-6200.

How many other schools are near Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?

There are 281 other schools within 5 miles of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 in our directory.