Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11433 · New York City Geographic District #28
#618 of 785 middle schools in New York
#11769 of 15,369 nationally
About Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is a public middle located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 354 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 618th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 354.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley ranks 38th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students · 26 m away
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 34 m away
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 477 m away
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 477 m away
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students · 594 m away
David N Dinkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 891 m away
Eagle Academy for Young Men III
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students · 926 m away
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students · 1.1 km away
Ps/Is 268
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
696 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students · 1.2 km away
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Lansing Middle School
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Waterloo Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley a good school?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley has a Success Index (US) of 30.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #618 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley rank in New York?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley ranks #618 of 785 middle schools in New York and #11769 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley had 354 students in 2025.
Is Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley a elementary school or a high school?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.