Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) vs Ps 56 Norwood Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students
Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) Bronx, New York | Ps 56 Norwood Heights Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 785 | #1271 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13653 of 15,369 | #22987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 562 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 55% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 20.7).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on math proficiency (55% vs 18%).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 95%).
- •Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Ps 56 Norwood Heights is the larger school with 617 students compared with 562.
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 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) better than Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks higher (53.1 vs 20.7 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 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) and Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The): 562. Ps 56 Norwood Heights: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) and Ps 56 Norwood Heights rank in New York?
Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The) is 726th of 785 and Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 1271st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).