Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker vs Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 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 193 Alfred J Kennedy
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Flushing, New York | Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy Whitestone, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 785 | #577 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4591 of 15,369 | #8802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,516 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| city | Flushing | Whitestone |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 64.0).
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 77.2%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 559.
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 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks higher (73.7 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 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Whitestone in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516. Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker and Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy rank in New York?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 255th of 785 and Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is 577th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).