Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics vs Ps 155 William Paca
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 441 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,657 students
Ps 155 William Paca
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
| Measure | Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics New York, New York | Ps 155 William Paca New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,079 | #2482 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3053 of 16,910 | #46443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,657 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 17% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 17.3).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on math proficiency (98% vs 17%).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 17%).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 155 William Paca does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 16.1).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 192.
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 Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics better than Ps 155 William Paca?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics ranks higher (71.0 vs 17.3 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 Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics and Ps 155 William Paca?
About 441 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics: 1,657. Ps 155 William Paca: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics and Ps 155 William Paca rank in New York?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is 636th of 1,079 and Ps 155 William Paca is 2482nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).