MS 131 vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 213 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 131
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | MS 131 New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #319 of 785 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5992 of 15,369 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 57.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 91.1%).
- •MS 131 does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 257.
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 MS 131 better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks higher (72.1 vs 57.6 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 MS 131 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 213 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 131: 257. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 131 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
MS 131 is 319th of 785 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).