MS 255 Salk School of Science vs Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York | Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 785 | #130 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #626 of 15,369 | #1013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 86.2).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 19.6%).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is the larger school with 538 students compared with 378.
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 255 Salk School of Science better than Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens ranks higher (89.0 vs 86.2 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 255 Salk School of Science and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 255 Salk School of Science and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens rank in New York?
MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is 130th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).