Harriet Ross Tubman Academy vs Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 472 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
550 students
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students
| Measure | Harriet Ross Tubman Academy Buffalo, New York | Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2495 of 2,536 | #1715 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47126 of 50,301 | #31828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 45% |
| city | Buffalo | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 16.0).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on math proficiency (45% vs 11%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.8%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.5).
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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy better than Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) ranks higher (40.2 vs 16.0 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy: 550. Ps 503 School of Discovery (The): 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Ross Tubman Academy and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) rank in New York?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is 2495th of 2,536 and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is 1715th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).