Is 24 Myra S Barnes vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 24 Myra S Barnes
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,314 students
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Is 24 Myra S Barnes Staten Island, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 785 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4375 of 15,369 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,314 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 85% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 65.0).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 51%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 54.9%).
- •Is 24 Myra S Barnes does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.1).
- •Is 24 Myra S Barnes is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 542.
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 24 Myra S Barnes better than Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.0 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 24 Myra S Barnes and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes: 1,314. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 24 Myra S Barnes and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes is 249th of 785 and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 591st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).