Jhs 216 George J Ryan vs Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 375 m 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
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
| Measure | Jhs 216 George J Ryan Flushing, New York | Ps 173 Fresh Meadows Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 785 | #763 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3895 of 15,369 | #12606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,516 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.5 vs 68.2).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on math proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 71.7%).
- •Ps 173 Fresh Meadows does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Jhs 216 George J Ryan is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 950.
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 Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jhs 216 George J Ryan and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan: 1,516. Ps 173 Fresh Meadows: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 216 George J Ryan and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows rank in New York?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan is 232nd of 785 and Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is 763rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).