Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 vs Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 596 m 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
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York | Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 785 | #1876 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13301 of 15,369 | #34839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 329 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 40% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 22.6).
- •Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 13%).
- •Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) is the larger school with 363 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 Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) ranks higher (35.7 vs 22.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The): 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) rank in New York?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 and Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The) is 1876th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).