Creston Academy vs Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 143 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Academy
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Creston Academy Bronx, New York | Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 785 | #2097 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11351 of 15,369 | #39541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.5).
- •Creston Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Creston Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Creston Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is the larger school with 638 students compared with 418.
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 Creston Academy better than Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Academy ranks higher (32.7 vs 28.5 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 Creston Academy and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Academy: 418. Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Academy and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR rank in New York?
Creston Academy is 595th of 785 and Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is 2097th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).