Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker vs Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
College Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
| Measure | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Flushing, New York | Ps 129 Patricia Larkin College Point, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 785 | #823 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4591 of 15,369 | #13855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Flushing | College Point |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 129 Patricia Larkin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 64.0).
- •Ps 129 Patricia Larkin does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Ps 129 Patricia Larkin does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 86.1%).
- •Ps 129 Patricia Larkin does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 1,071.
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 Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 129 Patricia Larkin ranks higher (66.4 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 Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Flushing and College Point in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516. Ps 129 Patricia Larkin: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker and Ps 129 Patricia Larkin rank in New York?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 255th of 785 and Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is 823rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).