Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 vs Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 567 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
Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Jamaica, New York | Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 785 | #1761 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13301 of 15,369 | #32682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 329 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 22.6).
- •Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 87.5%).
- •Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) is the larger school with 526 students compared with 329.
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 Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) ranks higher (38.9 vs 22.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72: 329. Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The): 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 and Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) rank in New York?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 704th of 785 and Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The) is 1761st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).