Michael J Petrides School (The) vs Ps 48 William G Wilcox
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael J Petrides School (The)
Staten Island · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,423 students
Ps 48 William G Wilcox
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
964 students
| Measure | Michael J Petrides School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 48 William G Wilcox Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #600 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #9406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,423 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 1,423 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Michael J Petrides School (The) is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 964.
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 Michael J Petrides School (The) better than Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Michael J Petrides School (The) and Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael J Petrides School (The): 1,423. Ps 48 William G Wilcox: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael J Petrides School (The) and Ps 48 William G Wilcox rank in New York?
Michael J Petrides School (The) is unranked and Ps 48 William G Wilcox is 600th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).