JHS 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
431st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
108-35 167TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11433
(718)739-6883NCES ID 360010003176Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 8 Richard S Grossley 431st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 45% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 354 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.7% | 38.1% | ▼ 28.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 29.7% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| Asian | 12.1% | 21.2% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $717K in zip 11433 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 8 Richard S Grossley
- #710Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% ▼15 · Math 27% ▼23Compare - #273MS 358New York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away273rd of 781
ELA 61% ▲12 · Math 64% ▲14Compare - #470IS 238 Susan B Anthony AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.2 mi away470th of 781
ELA 46% ▼3 · Math 49% ▼1Compare - #525JHS 217 Robert A Van WyckNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away525th of 781
ELA 42% ▼7 · Math 46% ▼4Compare - #662Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away662nd of 781
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 32% ▼18Compare - #415Redwood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away415th of 781
ELA 45% ▼4 · Math 57% ▲7Compare - #664IS 192 Linden (The)New York City Geographic District #29 · 1.9 mi away664th of 781
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 31% ▼19Compare - #481IS 59 Springfield GardensNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2.1 mi away481st of 781
ELA 49% = · Math 44% ▼6Compare
What school district is JHS 8 Richard S Grossley in?
JHS 8 Richard S Grossley is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is JHS 8 Richard S Grossley a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 8 Richard S Grossley 431st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 8 Richard S Grossley?
Black 38%, Hispanic 30%, Asian 21%, American Indian 7% (354 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 8 Richard S Grossley cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11433 is $717K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.