Is 61 William A Morris vs Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 61 William A Morris
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
871 students
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Is 61 William A Morris Staten Island, New York | Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #630 of 785 | #758 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11967 of 15,369 | #12534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 871 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 29.8).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 84.5%).
- •Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.6).
- •Is 61 William A Morris is the larger school with 871 students compared with 340.
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 61 William A Morris better than Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) ranks higher (68.3 vs 29.8 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 61 William A Morris and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 61 William A Morris: 871. Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The): 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 61 William A Morris and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) rank in New York?
Is 61 William A Morris is 630th of 785 and Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) is 758th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).