Middle Village Preparatory Charter School vs Ps 71 Forest
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.
Middle Village Preparatory Charter School
Middle Village · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
Ps 71 Forest
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Middle Village Preparatory Charter School Middle Village, New York | Ps 71 Forest Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 785 | #1605 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7703 of 15,369 | #29284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Middle Village | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Village Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 44.0).
- •Middle Village Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 80.1%).
- •Middle Village Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Middle Village Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Ps 71 Forest is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle Village Preparatory Charter School better than Ps 71 Forest?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Village Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (49.7 vs 44.0 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 Middle Village Preparatory Charter School and Ps 71 Forest?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Middle Village and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Village Preparatory Charter School: 468. Ps 71 Forest: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Village Preparatory Charter School and Ps 71 Forest rank in New York?
Middle Village Preparatory Charter School is 410th of 785 and Ps 71 Forest is 1605th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).