Jhs 54 Booker T Washington vs West Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 334 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
West Prep Academy
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
| Measure | Jhs 54 Booker T Washington New York, New York | West Prep Academy New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 785 | #658 of 785 |
| National rank | #263 of 15,369 | #12383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 17% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 27.6).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on math proficiency (89% vs 17%).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 37%).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 85.4%).
- •West Prep Academy does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.8).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is the larger school with 720 students compared with 158.
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 54 Booker T Washington better than West Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 54 Booker T Washington ranks higher (90.4 vs 27.6 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 54 Booker T Washington and West Prep Academy?
About 334 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington: 720. West Prep Academy: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 54 Booker T Washington and West Prep Academy rank in New York?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is 32nd of 785 and West Prep Academy is 658th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).