Matilda Avenue School (The) vs Ps 87
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matilda Avenue School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
Ps 87
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Matilda Avenue School (The) Bronx, New York | Ps 87 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 2,536 | #2018 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27560 of 50,301 | #37828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 222 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 33% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matilda Avenue School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 31.1).
- •Matilda Avenue School (The) does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 33%).
- •Matilda Avenue School (The) does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 41%).
- •Ps 87 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Matilda Avenue School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Ps 87 is the larger school with 307 students compared with 222.
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 Matilda Avenue School (The) better than Ps 87?
On the Success Index (US), Matilda Avenue School (The) ranks higher (46.5 vs 31.1 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 Matilda Avenue School (The) and Ps 87?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matilda Avenue School (The): 222. Ps 87: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matilda Avenue School (The) and Ps 87 rank in New York?
Matilda Avenue School (The) is 1523rd of 2,536 and Ps 87 is 2018th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).