Hillside Arts & Letters Academy vs MS 358
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 633 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
MS 358
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Hillside Arts & Letters Academy Jamaica, New York | MS 358 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,079 | #634 of 785 |
| National rank | #2642 of 16,910 | #12003 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 36% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 29.6).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 36%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 39%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 92.5%).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 345.
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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy better than MS 358?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 29.6 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and MS 358?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy: 414. MS 358: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Arts & Letters Academy and MS 358 rank in New York?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 564th of 1,079 and MS 358 is 634th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).