Madrid-Waddington Elementary School vs Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 453 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madrid-Waddington Elementary School
Madrid · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
303 students
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Madrid-Waddington Elementary School Madrid, New York | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1692 of 2,536 | #2013 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31326 of 50,301 | #37750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Madrid | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madrid-Waddington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 31.2).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Madrid-Waddington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 93.1%).
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 Madrid-Waddington Elementary School better than Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
On the Success Index (US), Madrid-Waddington Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 31.2 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 Madrid-Waddington Elementary School and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Madrid and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madrid-Waddington Elementary School: 303. Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madrid-Waddington Elementary School and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School rank in New York?
Madrid-Waddington Elementary School is 1692nd of 2,536 and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).