MS 245 Computer School (The) vs Ps 87 William Sherman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 106 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 245 Computer School (The)
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Ps 87 William Sherman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
| Measure | MS 245 Computer School (The) New York, New York | Ps 87 William Sherman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 785 | #156 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1005 of 15,369 | #1248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 87 William Sherman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 83.2).
- •Ps 87 William Sherman does better on math proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Ps 87 William Sherman does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Ps 87 William Sherman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 35.8%).
- •MS 245 Computer School (The) does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Ps 87 William Sherman is the larger school with 751 students compared with 371.
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 245 Computer School (The) better than Ps 87 William Sherman?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 87 William Sherman ranks higher (88.2 vs 83.2 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 245 Computer School (The) and Ps 87 William Sherman?
About 106 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 245 Computer School (The): 371. Ps 87 William Sherman: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 245 Computer School (The) and Ps 87 William Sherman rank in New York?
MS 245 Computer School (The) is 101st of 785 and Ps 87 William Sherman is 156th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).