Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard vs Ps 20 John Bowne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 505 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
Ps 20 John Bowne
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
| Measure | Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard Flushing, New York | Ps 20 John Bowne Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 785 | #1182 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6944 of 15,369 | #21111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 20 John Bowne scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 53.3).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne does better on math proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne is the larger school with 995 students compared with 603.
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 189 Daniel Carter Beard better than Ps 20 John Bowne?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 20 John Bowne ranks higher (55.8 vs 53.3 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 189 Daniel Carter Beard and Ps 20 John Bowne?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard: 603. Ps 20 John Bowne: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard and Ps 20 John Bowne rank in New York?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is 367th of 785 and Ps 20 John Bowne is 1182nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).