Mott Hall Community School vs Ps 72 DR William Dorney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 456 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mott Hall Community School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
Ps 72 DR William Dorney
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Mott Hall Community School Bronx, New York | Ps 72 DR William Dorney Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 785 | #1612 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12949 of 15,369 | #29350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 24.5).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Mott Hall Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Mott Hall Community School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney is the larger school with 598 students compared with 245.
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 Community School better than Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 72 DR William Dorney ranks higher (43.9 vs 24.5 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 Community School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mott Hall Community School: 245. Ps 72 DR William Dorney: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mott Hall Community School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney rank in New York?
Mott Hall Community School is 680th of 785 and Ps 72 DR William Dorney is 1612th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).