Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Jackson Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,397 students
Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer Jackson Heights, New York | Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg East Elmhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #530 of 785 | #683 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10113 of 15,369 | #11029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,397 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| city | Jackson Heights | East Elmhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 38.7).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on math proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 583.
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 145 Joseph Pulitzer better than Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks higher (70.4 vs 38.7 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 145 Joseph Pulitzer and Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer: 1,397. Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer and Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg rank in New York?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is 530th of 785 and Ps 2 Alfred Zimberg is 683rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).