Gotham Tech High School vs MS 429
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 794 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gotham Tech High School
Long Island City · Public other · Grades 9–11
266 students
MS 429
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
252 students
| Measure | Gotham Tech High School Long Island City, New York | MS 429 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #540 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #10388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–11 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 266 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 429 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Gotham Tech High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Gotham Tech High School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 252.
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 Gotham Tech High School better than MS 429?
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 Gotham Tech High School and MS 429?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gotham Tech High School: 266. MS 429: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gotham Tech High School and MS 429 rank in New York?
Gotham Tech High School is unranked and MS 429 is 540th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).