Jhs 144 Michelangelo vs Jhs 50 John D Wells
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 144 Michelangelo
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Jhs 144 Michelangelo Bronx, New York | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 785 | #555 of 785 |
| National rank | #12066 of 15,369 | #10567 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 | 89.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 29.2).
- •Jhs 144 Michelangelo does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.7%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
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 144 Michelangelo better than Jhs 50 John D Wells?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 50 John D Wells ranks higher (36.4 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 Jhs 144 Michelangelo and Jhs 50 John D Wells?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 144 Michelangelo: 388. Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 144 Michelangelo and Jhs 50 John D Wells rank in New York?
Jhs 144 Michelangelo is 637th of 785 and Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).