Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne vs Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bayside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,104 students
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
| Measure | Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Bayside, New York | Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell Bayside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #178 of 785 | #261 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2634 of 15,369 | #3010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,104 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Bayside | Bayside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 73.5).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.5).
- •Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 225.
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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne better than Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks higher (83.8 vs 73.5 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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Bayside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne: 1,104. Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell rank in New York?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is 178th of 785 and Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is 261st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).