MS 53 Brian Piccolo vs Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway
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 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
235 students
Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
728 students
| Measure | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 785 | #2015 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14306 of 15,369 | #37760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades Kโ8 |
| Students | 235 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | โ |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | โ |
| Math proficiency | 7% | โ |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 16.8).
- โขSuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 94%).
- โขSuccess Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is the larger school with 728 students compared with 235.
- โขMS 53 Brian Piccolo is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway ranks higher (31.2 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 Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235. Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 53 Brian Piccolo and Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway rank in New York?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is 2015th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).