Hawtree Creek Middle School vs Jhs 144 Michelangelo
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawtree Creek Middle School
South Ozone Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Jhs 144 Michelangelo
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Hawtree Creek Middle School South Ozone Park, New York | Jhs 144 Michelangelo Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 785 | #637 of 785 |
| National rank | #9662 of 15,369 | #12066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| city | South Ozone Park | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawtree Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 29.2).
- •Hawtree Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Hawtree Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Hawtree Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 89.7%).
- •Jhs 144 Michelangelo does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
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 Hawtree Creek Middle School better than Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
On the Success Index (US), Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks higher (40.7 vs 29.2 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 Hawtree Creek Middle School and Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
About 21 km in a straight line, between South Ozone Park and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawtree Creek Middle School: 388. Jhs 144 Michelangelo: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawtree Creek Middle School and Jhs 144 Michelangelo rank in New York?
Hawtree Creek Middle School is 508th of 785 and Jhs 144 Michelangelo is 637th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).