Best middle schools in Jamaica (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Jamaica, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 132Jhs 217 Robert A Van WyckJamaica · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 1,265 students
- 231Jhs 8 Richard S GrossleyJamaica · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 330MS 358Jamaica · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 345 students
- 429Emerson School (The)Jamaica · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 523Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72Jamaica · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 622Redwood Middle SchoolJamaica · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 270 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 1,265 |
| 2 | Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 3 | MS 358 Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 4 | Emerson School (The) Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 5 | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 6 | Redwood Middle School Jamaica · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 270 |
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck in Jamaica leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Jamaica with a Success Index (US) of 32.0. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York middle schools rankings, every school on the Jamaica page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Jamaica?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck in Jamaica, New York ranks first among middle schools in Jamaica with a Success Index (US) of 32.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,265).
How are middle schools in Jamaica ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.