Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker vs Jhs 216 George J Ryan
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,516 students
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,516 students
| Measure | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Flushing, New York | Jhs 216 George J Ryan Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 785 | #232 of 785 |
| National rank | #4591 of 15,369 | #3895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,516 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 1,516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 64.0).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 77.2%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.8).
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 Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker better than Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 216 George J Ryan ranks higher (67.5 vs 64.0 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 185 Edward Bleeker and Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516. Jhs 216 George J Ryan: 1,516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker and Jhs 216 George J Ryan rank in New York?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 255th of 785 and Jhs 216 George J Ryan is 232nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).