Community Action School-MS 258 vs Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 401 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Action School-MS 258
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
139 students
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Community Action School-MS 258 New York, New York | Ps 163 Alfred E Smith New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #584 of 785 | #738 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11185 of 15,369 | #12156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 139 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 66% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 163 Alfred E Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 33.5).
- •Ps 163 Alfred E Smith does better on math proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Ps 163 Alfred E Smith does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Ps 163 Alfred E Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 95%).
- •Community Action School-MS 258 does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.7).
- •Ps 163 Alfred E Smith is the larger school with 466 students compared with 139.
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 Community Action School-MS 258 better than Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 163 Alfred E Smith ranks higher (68.8 vs 33.5 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 Community Action School-MS 258 and Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
About 401 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Action School-MS 258: 139. Ps 163 Alfred E Smith: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Action School-MS 258 and Ps 163 Alfred E Smith rank in New York?
Community Action School-MS 258 is 584th of 785 and Ps 163 Alfred E Smith is 738th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).