J WATSON BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.kingstoncityschools.org

968 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

J. Watson Bailey Middle School is a public school located in Kingston, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kingston City School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff focus on preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, various extracurricular activities, and a supportive community atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, encouraging parents and guardians to take an active role in their child's education. By leveraging district resources and technology, J. Watson Bailey Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, or upcoming calendar events can visit their official website at [www.kingstoncityschools.org](http://www.kingstoncityschools.org).

968

Total Students

101.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J WATSON BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	240
Black	76
Asian	14
Two or More	88

White
550 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
240 (24.8 %)
Two or More
88 (9.1 %)
Black
76 (7.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)338-6390
Website:	http://www.kingstoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 230

Grade 6 219

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 275

Ungraded 13