MS 137 America's School of Heroes vs Ps 146 Howard Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 137 America's School of Heroes
Ozone Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,610 students
Ps 146 Howard Beach
Howard Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
| Measure | MS 137 America's School of Heroes Ozone Park, New York | Ps 146 Howard Beach Howard Beach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 785 | #865 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8578 of 15,369 | #14811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,610 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Ozone Park | Howard Beach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 146 Howard Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 45.7).
- •Ps 146 Howard Beach does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Ps 146 Howard Beach does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Ps 146 Howard Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Ps 146 Howard Beach does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •MS 137 America's School of Heroes is the larger school with 1,610 students compared with 542.
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 137 America's School of Heroes better than Ps 146 Howard Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 146 Howard Beach ranks higher (65.0 vs 45.7 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 137 America's School of Heroes and Ps 146 Howard Beach?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ozone Park and Howard Beach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 137 America's School of Heroes: 1,610. Ps 146 Howard Beach: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 137 America's School of Heroes and Ps 146 Howard Beach rank in New York?
MS 137 America's School of Heroes is 456th of 785 and Ps 146 Howard Beach is 865th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).