Indian River Intermediate School vs Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 409 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River Intermediate School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
565 students
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Indian River Intermediate School Philadelphia, New York | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1463 of 2,536 | #662 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26359 of 50,301 | #10751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 565 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Philadelphia | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 48.2).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 50.1%).
- •Indian River Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Indian River Intermediate School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 564.
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 Indian River Intermediate School better than Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks higher (70.8 vs 48.2 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 Indian River Intermediate School and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Intermediate School: 565. Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Intermediate School and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills rank in New York?
Indian River Intermediate School is 1463rd of 2,536 and Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).