Jamaica Children's School vs Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
| Measure | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York | Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 2,536 | #618 of 785 |
| National rank | #30231 of 50,301 | #11769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamaica Children's School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 30.8).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is the larger school with 354 students compared with 257.
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 Jamaica Children's School better than Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
On the Success Index (US), Jamaica Children's School ranks higher (42.6 vs 30.8 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 Jamaica Children's School and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamaica Children's School: 257. Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamaica Children's School and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley rank in New York?
Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 and Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is 618th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).