Emerson School (The) vs Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 560 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
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students
| Measure | Emerson School (The) Jamaica, New York | Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 785 | #2319 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12122 of 15,369 | #43104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 284 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 16% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 22.8).
- •Emerson School (The) does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Emerson School (The) does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Emerson School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley is the larger school with 806 students compared with 284.
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 Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson School (The) ranks higher (28.9 vs 22.8 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 Emerson School (The) and Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson School (The): 284. Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson School (The) and Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley rank in New York?
Emerson School (The) is 644th of 785 and Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley is 2319th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).