Jhs 54 Booker T Washington vs Ps 165 Robert E Simon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 350 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Ps 165 Robert E Simon
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Jhs 54 Booker T Washington New York, New York | Ps 165 Robert E Simon New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 785 | #1097 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #263 of 15,369 | #19545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 720 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 57% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 58.1).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on math proficiency (89% vs 57%).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 56%).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is the larger school with 720 students compared with 448.
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 Jhs 54 Booker T Washington better than Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 54 Booker T Washington ranks higher (90.4 vs 58.1 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 Jhs 54 Booker T Washington and Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
About 350 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington: 720. Ps 165 Robert E Simon: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 54 Booker T Washington and Ps 165 Robert E Simon rank in New York?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is 32nd of 785 and Ps 165 Robert E Simon is 1097th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).