Emma Lazarus High School vs MS 131
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 28 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Lazarus High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
MS 131
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Emma Lazarus High School New York, New York | MS 131 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 1,079 | #319 of 785 |
| National rank | #2825 of 16,910 | #5992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 64% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma Lazarus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 57.6).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 64%).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 49%).
- •MS 131 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 96.4%).
- •MS 131 does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.6).
- •Emma Lazarus High School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 257.
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 Emma Lazarus High School better than MS 131?
On the Success Index (US), Emma Lazarus High School ranks higher (71.9 vs 57.6 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 Emma Lazarus High School and MS 131?
About 28 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Lazarus High School: 279. MS 131: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Lazarus High School and MS 131 rank in New York?
Emma Lazarus High School is 598th of 1,079 and MS 131 is 319th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).