Institute for Collaborative Education vs MS 255 Salk School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 335 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Institute for Collaborative Education
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
466 students
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | Institute for Collaborative Education New York, New York | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,079 | #72 of 785 |
| National rank | #781 of 16,910 | #626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 83.8).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 74.5%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 34.8%).
- •Institute for Collaborative Education does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.0).
- •Institute for Collaborative Education is the larger school with 466 students compared with 378.
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 Institute for Collaborative Education better than MS 255 Salk School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks higher (86.2 vs 83.8 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 Institute for Collaborative Education and MS 255 Salk School of Science?
About 335 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Institute for Collaborative Education: 466. MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Institute for Collaborative Education and MS 255 Salk School of Science rank in New York?
Institute for Collaborative Education is 304th of 1,079 and MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).