Jhs 123 James M Kiernan vs School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
| Measure | Jhs 123 James M Kiernan Bronx, New York | School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 785 | #344 of 785 |
| National rank | #12655 of 15,369 | #6379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 26.1).
- •School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) does better on math proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 95.3%).
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.2).
- •Jhs 123 James M Kiernan is the larger school with 466 students compared with 377.
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 Jhs 123 James M Kiernan better than School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)?
On the Success Index (US), School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) ranks higher (55.9 vs 26.1 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 Jhs 123 James M Kiernan and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan: 466. School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The): 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 123 James M Kiernan and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 123 James M Kiernan is 671st of 785 and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) is 344th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).