MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams vs Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams Bronx, New York | Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 785 | #2058 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9062 of 15,369 | #38712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 29.8).
- •MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 85.6%).
- •MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams is the larger school with 762 students compared with 334.
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 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams better than Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
On the Success Index (US), MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams ranks higher (43.5 vs 29.8 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 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams: 762. Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman rank in New York?
MS 180 DR Daniel Hale Williams is 480th of 785 and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman is 2058th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).