Bronx High School for Medical Science vs Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 347 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx High School for Medical Science
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
390 students
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
83 students
| Measure | Bronx High School for Medical Science Bronx, New York | Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #998 of 1,079 | #1910 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8877 of 16,910 | #35537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 34.6).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49.5%).
- •Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.1%).
- •Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 9.8).
- •Bronx High School for Medical Science is the larger school with 390 students compared with 83.
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 Bronx High School for Medical Science better than Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx High School for Medical Science ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.6 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 Bronx High School for Medical Science and Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
About 347 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx High School for Medical Science: 390. Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx High School for Medical Science and Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School rank in New York?
Bronx High School for Medical Science is 998th of 1,079 and Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is 1910th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).