David N Dinkins School vs Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 891 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David N Dinkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
| Measure | David N Dinkins School Jamaica, New York | Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 2,536 | #618 of 785 |
| National rank | #26879 of 50,301 | #11769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David N Dinkins School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 30.8).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 89.9%).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •David N Dinkins School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 354.
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 David N Dinkins School better than Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
On the Success Index (US), David N Dinkins School ranks higher (47.4 vs 30.8 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 David N Dinkins School and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David N Dinkins School: 446. Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David N Dinkins School and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley rank in New York?
David N Dinkins School is 1489th of 2,536 and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is 618th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).