Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School vs Jhs 118 William W Niles
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 321 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
Jhs 118 William W Niles
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Bronx, New York | Jhs 118 William W Niles Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 785 | #455 of 785 |
| National rank | #13956 of 15,369 | #8575 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 18.9).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.2).
- •Jhs 118 William W Niles is the larger school with 468 students compared with 146.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School better than Jhs 118 William W Niles?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 118 William W Niles ranks higher (45.7 vs 18.9 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 Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School and Jhs 118 William W Niles?
About 321 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School: 146. Jhs 118 William W Niles: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School and Jhs 118 William W Niles rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is 750th of 785 and Jhs 118 William W Niles is 455th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).