Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 vs Redwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 0 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
Redwood Middle School
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York | Redwood Middle School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 785 | #715 of 785 |
| National rank | #13301 of 15,369 | #13470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 21.8).
- •Redwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Redwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 87.5%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is the larger school with 329 students compared with 270.
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 Redwood Middle School?
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 Redwood Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Redwood Middle School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Redwood Middle School rank in New York?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 and Redwood Middle School is 715th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).