Andrew J Smith Elementary School vs Ps 188 Island School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
Union Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Ps 188 Island School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Andrew J Smith Elementary School Union Springs, New York | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #754 of 2,536 | #2247 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12478 of 50,301 | #41844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Union Springs | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew J Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 24.8).
- •Andrew J Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Andrew J Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Andrew J Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.4).
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 Andrew J Smith Elementary School better than Ps 188 Island School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew J Smith Elementary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 24.8 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 Andrew J Smith Elementary School and Ps 188 Island School (The)?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Union Springs and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew J Smith Elementary School: 332. Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew J Smith Elementary School and Ps 188 Island School (The) rank in New York?
Andrew J Smith Elementary School is 754th of 2,536 and Ps 188 Island School (The) is 2247th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).