New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) vs Somers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
Somers Middle School
Somers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) Bronx, New York | Somers Middle School Somers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #580 of 785 | #152 of 785 |
| National rank | #11134 of 15,369 | #2126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| city | Bronx | Somers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somers Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 33.8).
- •Somers Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Somers Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Somers Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) is the larger school with 555 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 New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) better than Somers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somers Middle School ranks higher (76.3 vs 33.8 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 New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) and Somers Middle School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Somers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New School for Leadership and Journalism (The): 555. Somers Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) and Somers Middle School rank in New York?
New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) is 580th of 785 and Somers Middle School is 152nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).