Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School vs Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
904 students
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Jamaica, New York | Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1558 of 2,536 | #631 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #28196 of 50,301 | #3028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 904 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 97.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 45.6).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 51%).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 92%).
- •Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.3).
- •Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 495.
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 Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School better than Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
On the Success Index (US), Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks higher (71.1 vs 45.6 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 Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School: 904. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College rank in New York?
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is 1558th of 2,536 and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is 631st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).