Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus vs Ps 78
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 298 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
Ps 78
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus Staten Island, New York | Ps 78 Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 785 | #2336 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13324 of 15,369 | #43545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.5 vs 22.1).
- •Ps 78 does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Ps 78 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 78 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 330.
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 49 Berta A Dreyfus better than Ps 78?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus and Ps 78?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus: 330. Ps 78: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus and Ps 78 rank in New York?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus is 706th of 785 and Ps 78 is 2336th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).