Maspeth High School vs Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maspeth High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,001 students
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,066 students
| Measure | Maspeth High School Elmhurst, New York | Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan Woodside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,079 | #1124 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2215 of 16,910 | #20083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,001 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 63% |
| city | Elmhurst | Woodside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maspeth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 57.3).
- •Maspeth High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 63%).
- •Maspeth High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 59%).
- •Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 80.2%).
- •Maspeth High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 1,001.
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 Maspeth High School better than Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
On the Success Index (US), Maspeth High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 57.3 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 Maspeth High School and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elmhurst and Woodside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maspeth High School: 1,001. Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maspeth High School and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan rank in New York?
Maspeth High School is 492nd of 1,079 and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is 1124th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).