Mott Hall Bronx High School vs Ps 42 Claremont
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mott Hall Bronx High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students
Ps 42 Claremont
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Mott Hall Bronx High School Bronx, New York | Ps 42 Claremont Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 1,079 | #2142 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3785 of 16,910 | #40284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mott Hall Bronx High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 27.2).
- •Mott Hall Bronx High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Mott Hall Bronx High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Mott Hall Bronx High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Ps 42 Claremont does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.7).
- •Mott Hall Bronx High School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 311.
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 Mott Hall Bronx High School better than Ps 42 Claremont?
On the Success Index (US), Mott Hall Bronx High School ranks higher (68.1 vs 27.2 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 Mott Hall Bronx High School and Ps 42 Claremont?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mott Hall Bronx High School: 315. Ps 42 Claremont: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mott Hall Bronx High School and Ps 42 Claremont rank in New York?
Mott Hall Bronx High School is 756th of 1,079 and Ps 42 Claremont is 2142nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).