Hunters Point Community Middle School vs Ps/Is 78
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 266 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Point Community Middle School
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
Ps/Is 78
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
799 students
| Measure | Hunters Point Community Middle School Long Island City, New York | Ps/Is 78 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #276 of 785 | #471 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5047 of 15,369 | #6835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 397 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 71% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 78 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 62.0).
- •Ps/Is 78 does better on math proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Ps/Is 78 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Ps/Is 78 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Hunters Point Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.6).
- •Ps/Is 78 is the larger school with 799 students compared with 397.
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 Hunters Point Community Middle School better than Ps/Is 78?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 78 ranks higher (76.8 vs 62.0 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 Hunters Point Community Middle School and Ps/Is 78?
About 266 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Point Community Middle School: 397. Ps/Is 78: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Point Community Middle School and Ps/Is 78 rank in New York?
Hunters Point Community Middle School is 276th of 785 and Ps/Is 78 is 471st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).