Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 vs Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York | Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 785 | #706 of 785 |
| National rank | #13301 of 15,369 | #13324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Jamaica | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 22.5).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.6).
- •Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 better than Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus rank in New York?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 and Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus is 706th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).