MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz vs Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 324 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz Bronx, New York | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 785 | #2013 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12620 of 15,369 | #37750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 26.3).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 97.2%).
- •MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is the larger school with 319 students compared with 303.
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 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz better than Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.3 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 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz: 319. Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School rank in New York?
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is 666th of 785 and Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).