Philadelphia Primary School vs Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 412 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Primary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
122 students
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Primary School Philadelphia, New York | Ps 44 Marcus Garvey Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 2,536 | #1872 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10205 of 50,301 | #34776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 122 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 35.8).
- •Philadelphia Primary School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Philadelphia Primary School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Philadelphia Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Ps 44 Marcus Garvey does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.1).
- •Philadelphia Primary School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 120.
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 Philadelphia Primary School better than Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 35.8 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 Philadelphia Primary School and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
About 412 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Primary School: 122. Ps 44 Marcus Garvey: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Primary School and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey rank in New York?
Philadelphia Primary School is 640th of 2,536 and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is 1872nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).