Children's Lab School (The) vs MS 429
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Children's Lab School (The)
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
MS 429
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
252 students
| Measure | Children's Lab School (The) Long Island City, New York | MS 429 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 2,536 | #540 of 785 |
| National rank | #18700 of 50,301 | #10388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 456 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Children's Lab School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 37.4).
- •Children's Lab School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 73.8%).
- •Children's Lab School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Children's Lab School (The) is the larger school with 456 students compared with 252.
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 Children's Lab School (The) better than MS 429?
On the Success Index (US), Children's Lab School (The) ranks higher (59.2 vs 37.4 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 Children's Lab School (The) and MS 429?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Children's Lab School (The): 456. MS 429: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Children's Lab School (The) and MS 429 rank in New York?
Children's Lab School (The) is 1063rd of 2,536 and MS 429 is 540th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).