John Jay Middle School vs Somers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay Middle School
Cross River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
Somers Middle School
Somers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | John Jay Middle School Cross River, New York | Somers Middle School Somers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 785 | #152 of 785 |
| National rank | #88 of 15,369 | #2126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | Cross River | Somers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Jay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 76.3).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 14.1%).
- •Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
- •John Jay Middle School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 553.
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 John Jay Middle School better than Somers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Jay Middle School ranks higher (93.8 vs 76.3 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 John Jay Middle School and Somers Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Cross River and Somers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay Middle School: 630. Somers Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Middle School and Somers Middle School rank in New York?
John Jay Middle School is 16th of 785 and Somers Middle School is 152nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).