Jhs 50 John D Wells vs Ps 84 Jose de Diego
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 419 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Ps 84 Jose de Diego
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
636 students
| Measure | Jhs 50 John D Wells Brooklyn, New York | Ps 84 Jose de Diego Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 785 | #1427 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10567 of 15,369 | #25770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 388 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 84 Jose de Diego scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 36.4).
- •Ps 84 Jose de Diego does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Ps 84 Jose de Diego does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Ps 84 Jose de Diego does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 85.1%).
- •Jhs 50 John D Wells does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.4).
- •Ps 84 Jose de Diego is the larger school with 636 students compared with 388.
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 50 John D Wells better than Ps 84 Jose de Diego?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 84 Jose de Diego ranks higher (49.1 vs 36.4 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 50 John D Wells and Ps 84 Jose de Diego?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 50 John D Wells: 388. Ps 84 Jose de Diego: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 50 John D Wells and Ps 84 Jose de Diego rank in New York?
Jhs 50 John D Wells is 555th of 785 and Ps 84 Jose de Diego is 1427th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).