East Side Middle School vs Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 35 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 527 East Side School for Social Action
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | East Side Middle School New York, New York | Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 785 | #75 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #201 of 15,369 | #548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.3 vs 91.2).
- •East Side Middle School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 87%).
- •East Side Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 25.5%).
- •Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •East Side Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 378.
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 527 East Side School for Social Action?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Side Middle School and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
About 35 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 527 East Side School for Social Action: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side Middle School and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action rank in New York?
East Side Middle School is 27th of 785 and Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is 75th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).