How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 | Redwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Jamaica, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 329 | 270 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.0% | 83.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 | Redwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| African American | 65.0% | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% | 27.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 | Redwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.3% | 53.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.