47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) vs MS 255 Salk School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 312 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
172 students
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) New York, New York | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1136 of 2,536 | #72 of 785 |
| National rank | #20373 of 50,301 | #626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 172 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 56.8).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 44.5%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 64.5%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 73.8%).
- •47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 18.0).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science is the larger school with 378 students compared with 172.
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 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) better than MS 255 Salk School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks higher (86.2 vs 56.8 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 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) and MS 255 Salk School of Science?
About 312 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The): 172. MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) and MS 255 Salk School of Science rank in New York?
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) is 1136th of 2,536 and MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).