MS 137 America's School of Heroes vs Ps 63 Old South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 624 m 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 63 Old South
Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
| Measure | MS 137 America's School of Heroes Ozone Park, New York | Ps 63 Old South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 785 | #1481 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8578 of 15,369 | #26686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,610 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| city | Ozone Park | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 63 Old South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 45.7).
- •Ps 63 Old South does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •MS 137 America's School of Heroes does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Ps 63 Old South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 82.5%).
- •Ps 63 Old South does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •MS 137 America's School of Heroes is the larger school with 1,610 students compared with 957.
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 63 Old South?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 63 Old South ranks higher (47.7 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 63 Old South?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Ozone Park and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 137 America's School of Heroes: 1,610. Ps 63 Old South: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 137 America's School of Heroes and Ps 63 Old South rank in New York?
MS 137 America's School of Heroes is 456th of 785 and Ps 63 Old South is 1481st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).