Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning vs Ps 23 Richmondtown
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
Ps 23 Richmondtown
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning Staten Island, New York | Ps 23 Richmondtown Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 785 | #424 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3668 of 15,369 | #5871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 68.5).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 65.3%).
- •Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown is the larger school with 608 students compared with 406.
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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning better than Ps 23 Richmondtown?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 23 Richmondtown ranks higher (78.5 vs 68.5 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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning and Ps 23 Richmondtown?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning: 406. Ps 23 Richmondtown: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning and Ps 23 Richmondtown rank in New York?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is 224th of 785 and Ps 23 Richmondtown is 424th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).