Is 117 Joseph H Wade vs Ps 236 Langston Hughes
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 100 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 117 Joseph H Wade
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
Ps 236 Langston Hughes
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Is 117 Joseph H Wade Bronx, New York | Ps 236 Langston Hughes Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 785 | #1848 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13796 of 15,369 | #34270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 320 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 47% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 19.9).
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ps 236 Langston Hughes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Is 117 Joseph H Wade does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Is 117 Joseph H Wade is the larger school with 320 students compared with 303.
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 Is 117 Joseph H Wade better than Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 236 Langston Hughes ranks higher (36.6 vs 19.9 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 Is 117 Joseph H Wade and Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade: 320. Ps 236 Langston Hughes: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 117 Joseph H Wade and Ps 236 Langston Hughes rank in New York?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade is 733rd of 785 and Ps 236 Langston Hughes is 1848th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).