Cynthia Jenkins School vs Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 458 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cynthia Jenkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School
Springfield Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
| Measure | Cynthia Jenkins School Jamaica, New York | Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,536 | #1857 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37781 of 50,301 | #34460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 297 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | Jamaica | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 31.1).
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.0).
- •Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 297.
- •Cynthia Jenkins School is a public school while Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cynthia Jenkins School better than Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School ranks higher (36.3 vs 31.1 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 Cynthia Jenkins School and Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynthia Jenkins School: 297. Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynthia Jenkins School and Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School rank in New York?
Cynthia Jenkins School is 2016th of 2,536 and Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is 1857th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).