J William Leary Junior High School vs Jhs 50 John D Wells
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 475 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J William Leary Junior High School
Massena · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | J William Leary Junior High School Massena, New York | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 785 | #555 of 785 |
| National rank | #7998 of 15,369 | #10567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| city | Massena | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J William Leary Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 36.4).
- •J William Leary Junior High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •J William Leary Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 85.1%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.8).
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 J William Leary Junior High School better than Jhs 50 John D Wells?
On the Success Index (US), J William Leary Junior High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 36.4 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 J William Leary Junior High School and Jhs 50 John D Wells?
About 475 km in a straight line, between Massena and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J William Leary Junior High School: 388. Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J William Leary Junior High School and Jhs 50 John D Wells rank in New York?
J William Leary Junior High School is 423rd of 785 and Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).