Is 219 New Venture School vs Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 283 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 219 New Venture School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Is 219 New Venture School Bronx, New York | Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 785 | #2086 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14352 of 15,369 | #39221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 31% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 16.5).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7%).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Is 219 New Venture School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is the larger school with 495 students compared with 248.
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 219 New Venture School better than Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks higher (29.0 vs 16.5 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 219 New Venture School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 219 New Venture School: 248. Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 219 New Venture School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin rank in New York?
Is 219 New Venture School is 768th of 785 and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 2086th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).