Emerson School (The) vs York Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8 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
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students
| Measure | Emerson School (The) Jamaica, New York | York Early College Academy Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 785 | #952 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12122 of 15,369 | #7220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 284 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 60% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 28.9).
- •York Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •York Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 33%).
- •York Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Emerson School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 19.2).
- •York Early College Academy is the larger school with 596 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 York Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), York Early College Academy ranks higher (54.4 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 York Early College Academy?
About 8 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson School (The): 284. York Early College Academy: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson School (The) and York Early College Academy rank in New York?
Emerson School (The) is 644th of 785 and York Early College Academy is 952nd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).