Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker vs Ps 79 Francis Lewis
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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 79 Francis Lewis
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,088 students
| Measure | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Flushing, New York | Ps 79 Francis Lewis Whitestone, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 785 | #717 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4591 of 15,369 | #11616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,088 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 1,088 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Flushing | Whitestone |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.0).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 77.2%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 1,088.
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 79 Francis Lewis?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 79 Francis Lewis ranks higher (69.6 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 79 Francis Lewis?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Whitestone in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516. Ps 79 Francis Lewis: 1,088. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker and Ps 79 Francis Lewis rank in New York?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 255th of 785 and Ps 79 Francis Lewis is 717th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).