Jhs 216 George J Ryan vs Madeleine Brennan School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Flushing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,516 students
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,518 students
| Measure | Jhs 216 George J Ryan Flushing, New York | Madeleine Brennan School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 785 | #221 of 785 |
| National rank | #3895 of 15,369 | #3613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,518 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 1,518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Flushing | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 67.5).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 77.7%).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) is the larger school with 1,518 students compared with 1,516.
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 216 George J Ryan better than Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Madeleine Brennan School (The) ranks higher (68.7 vs 67.5 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 216 George J Ryan and Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan: 1,516. Madeleine Brennan School (The): 1,518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 216 George J Ryan and Madeleine Brennan School (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan is 232nd of 785 and Madeleine Brennan School (The) is 221st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).