MS 53 Brian Piccolo vs Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
Village Academy
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York | Village Academy Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 785 | #651 of 785 |
| National rank | #14306 of 15,369 | #12274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 235 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Village Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 16.8).
- •Village Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Village Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Village Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94%).
- •Village Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.4).
- •Village Academy is the larger school with 305 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 Village Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Village Academy ranks higher (28.2 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 Village Academy?
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. Village Academy: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 53 Brian Piccolo and Village Academy rank in New York?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 and Village Academy is 651st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).