Is 7 Elias Bernstein vs Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 7 Elias Bernstein
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Is 7 Elias Bernstein Staten Island, New York | Ps 55 Henry M Boehm Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 785 | #812 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2951 of 15,369 | #13514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,177 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 7 Elias Bernstein scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 66.9).
- •Is 7 Elias Bernstein does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Is 7 Elias Bernstein does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 48.4%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Is 7 Elias Bernstein is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 512.
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 7 Elias Bernstein better than Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
On the Success Index (US), Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks higher (71.9 vs 66.9 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 7 Elias Bernstein and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein: 1,177. Ps 55 Henry M Boehm: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 7 Elias Bernstein and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm rank in New York?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein is 194th of 785 and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is 812th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).