MS 53 Brian Piccolo vs Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 785 | #2085 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14306 of 15,369 | #39220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 40% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 16.8).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 7%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 94%).
- •MS 53 Brian Piccolo does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.2).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is the larger school with 425 students compared with 235.
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 53 Brian Piccolo better than Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 197 Ocean School (The) ranks higher (29.0 vs 16.8 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 53 Brian Piccolo and Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235. Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 53 Brian Piccolo and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) rank in New York?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 and Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).