Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker vs Veritas Academy
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
Veritas Academy
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
653 students
| Measure | Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Flushing, New York | Veritas Academy Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 785 | #690 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4591 of 15,369 | #3334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,516 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veritas Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 64.0).
- •Veritas Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Veritas Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 62%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 83.3%).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 653.
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 Veritas Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Veritas Academy ranks higher (69.9 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 Veritas Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516. Veritas Academy: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker and Veritas Academy rank in New York?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 255th of 785 and Veritas Academy is 690th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).