Jhs 62 Ditmas vs Sweet Home Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 479 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 62 Ditmas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Sweet Home Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
| Measure | Jhs 62 Ditmas Brooklyn, New York | Sweet Home Middle School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 785 | #242 of 785 |
| National rank | #9990 of 15,369 | #4199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 857 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 54% |
| city | Brooklyn | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Home Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 39.2).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 91.8%).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Sweet Home Middle School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 857.
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 62 Ditmas better than Sweet Home Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Home Middle School ranks higher (65.9 vs 39.2 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 62 Ditmas and Sweet Home Middle School?
About 479 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 62 Ditmas: 857. Sweet Home Middle School: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 62 Ditmas and Sweet Home Middle School rank in New York?
Jhs 62 Ditmas is 525th of 785 and Sweet Home Middle School is 242nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).