Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne vs MS 158 Marie Curie
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,104 students
MS 158 Marie Curie
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students
| Measure | Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Bayside, New York | MS 158 Marie Curie Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 785 | #183 of 785 |
| National rank | #2634 of 15,369 | #2758 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,104 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.5 vs 72.9).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 67.1%).
- •MS 158 Marie Curie does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.5).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 838.
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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne better than MS 158 Marie Curie?
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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and MS 158 Marie Curie?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne: 1,104. MS 158 Marie Curie: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and MS 158 Marie Curie rank in New York?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is 178th of 785 and MS 158 Marie Curie is 183rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).