Kappa vs Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 283 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kappa
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Kappa Bronx, New York | Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 785 | #2086 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10758 of 15,369 | #39221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 143 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kappa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 29.0).
- •Kappa does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Kappa does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Kappa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.6%).
- •Kappa does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is the larger school with 495 students compared with 143.
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 Kappa better than Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Kappa ranks higher (35.5 vs 29.0 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 Kappa and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kappa: 143. Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kappa and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin rank in New York?
Kappa is 565th of 785 and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 2086th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).