Manetuck Elementary School vs Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manetuck Elementary School
West Islip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Manetuck Elementary School West Islip, New York | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #935 of 2,536 | #2360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15927 of 50,301 | #43988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 22% |
| city | West Islip | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manetuck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 21.4).
- •Manetuck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Manetuck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 25%).
- •Manetuck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
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 Manetuck Elementary School better than Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Manetuck Elementary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 21.4 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 Manetuck Elementary School and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
About 61 km in a straight line, between West Islip and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manetuck Elementary School: 514. Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manetuck Elementary School and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) rank in New York?
Manetuck Elementary School is 935th of 2,536 and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).