Is 204 Oliver W Holmes vs Ps 166 Henry Gradstein
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
Ps 166 Henry Gradstein
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
825 students
| Measure | Is 204 Oliver W Holmes Long Island City, New York | Ps 166 Henry Gradstein Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 785 | #790 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10685 of 15,369 | #13102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 166 Henry Gradstein scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 35.8).
- •Ps 166 Henry Gradstein does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Ps 166 Henry Gradstein does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Ps 166 Henry Gradstein does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 94%).
- •Is 204 Oliver W Holmes does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.5).
- •Ps 166 Henry Gradstein is the larger school with 825 students compared with 384.
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 204 Oliver W Holmes better than Ps 166 Henry Gradstein?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 166 Henry Gradstein ranks higher (67.5 vs 35.8 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 Is 204 Oliver W Holmes and Ps 166 Henry Gradstein?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes: 384. Ps 166 Henry Gradstein: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 204 Oliver W Holmes and Ps 166 Henry Gradstein rank in New York?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is 562nd of 785 and Ps 166 Henry Gradstein is 790th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).