Mechanicville Elementary School vs Ps 72 DR William Dorney
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicville Elementary School
Mechanicville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Ps 72 DR William Dorney
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Mechanicville Elementary School Mechanicville, New York | Ps 72 DR William Dorney Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #983 of 2,536 | #1612 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17006 of 50,301 | #29350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Mechanicville | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 43.9).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
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 Mechanicville Elementary School better than Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicville Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 43.9 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 Mechanicville Elementary School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Mechanicville and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicville Elementary School: 598. Ps 72 DR William Dorney: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicville Elementary School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney rank in New York?
Mechanicville Elementary School is 983rd of 2,536 and Ps 72 DR William Dorney is 1612th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).