Emerson School (The) vs Jamaica Children's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | Emerson School (The) Jamaica, New York | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 785 | #1644 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12122 of 15,369 | #30231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamaica Children's School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 28.9).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.1%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.5).
- •Emerson School (The) is the larger school with 284 students compared with 257.
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 Emerson School (The) better than Jamaica Children's School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamaica Children's School ranks higher (42.6 vs 28.9 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 Emerson School (The) and Jamaica Children's School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson School (The): 284. Jamaica Children's School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson School (The) and Jamaica Children's School rank in New York?
Emerson School (The) is 644th of 785 and Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).