MS 53 Brian Piccolo vs Wave Preparatory Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 884 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
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York | Wave Preparatory Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 785 | #1278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14306 of 15,369 | #23075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 61% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 16.8).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 7%).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 11%).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 94%).
- •MS 53 Brian Piccolo does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.3).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School is the larger school with 484 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 Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 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 Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235. Wave Preparatory Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 53 Brian Piccolo and Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank in New York?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 and Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 1278th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).