MS 429 vs Ps 150
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 711 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 429
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
252 students
Ps 150
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
| Measure | MS 429 Long Island City, New York | Ps 150 Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #540 of 785 | #724 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10388 of 15,369 | #11818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 252 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 150 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 37.4).
- •Ps 150 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Ps 150 does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Ps 150 is the larger school with 657 students compared with 252.
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 429 better than Ps 150?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 150 ranks higher (69.3 vs 37.4 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 429 and Ps 150?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 429: 252. Ps 150: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 429 and Ps 150 rank in New York?
MS 429 is 540th of 785 and Ps 150 is 724th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).