New York City Academy for Discovery vs Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 637 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York City Academy for Discovery
Woodhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The)
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | New York City Academy for Discovery Woodhaven, New York | Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) Richmond Hill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1825 of 2,536 | #1276 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33855 of 50,301 | #23058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Woodhaven | Richmond Hill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 37.2).
- •Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 87.8%).
- •New York City Academy for Discovery does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) is the larger school with 525 students compared with 361.
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 New York City Academy for Discovery better than Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) ranks higher (53.0 vs 37.2 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 New York City Academy for Discovery and Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The)?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Woodhaven and Richmond Hill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New York City Academy for Discovery: 361. Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The): 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New York City Academy for Discovery and Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) rank in New York?
New York City Academy for Discovery is 1825th of 2,536 and Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The) is 1276th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).