Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School vs Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 6–12
837 students
Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
Middle Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
| Measure | Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School Forest Hills, New York | Ps/Is 87 Middle Village Middle Village, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,079 | #1141 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7852 of 16,910 | #20470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 837 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Forest Hills | Middle Village |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 52.0).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 71.3%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 541.
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 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School better than Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 87 Middle Village ranks higher (56.7 vs 52.0 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 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Middle Village in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School: 837. Ps/Is 87 Middle Village: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village rank in New York?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is 970th of 1,079 and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village is 1141st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).