East Side Middle School vs Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 540 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side Middle School
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | East Side Middle School New York, New York | Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 785 | #515 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #201 of 15,369 | #7734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 72% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Side Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 75.4).
- •East Side Middle School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 72%).
- •East Side Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •East Side Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 39.5%).
- •East Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is the larger school with 516 students compared with 424.
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 East Side Middle School better than Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
On the Success Index (US), East Side Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 75.4 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 East Side Middle School and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
About 540 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side Middle School: 424. Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side Middle School and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus rank in New York?
East Side Middle School is 27th of 785 and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is 515th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).