Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus vs Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
309 students
Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus Lawrence, New York | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 785 | #2085 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10669 of 15,369 | #39220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| city | Lawrence | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 29.0).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 89.9%).
- •Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is the larger school with 425 students compared with 309.
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 Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus better than Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus ranks higher (35.9 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 Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus and Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus: 309. Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) rank in New York?
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus is 561st of 785 and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).