Ps 127 McKinley Park vs Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 127 McKinley Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
667 students
| Measure | Ps 127 McKinley Park Brooklyn, New York | Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 2,536 | #1800 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14611 of 50,301 | #33313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 667 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 44% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 38.0).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on math proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
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 Ps 127 McKinley Park better than Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 127 McKinley Park ranks higher (65.3 vs 38.0 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 Ps 127 McKinley Park and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 127 McKinley Park: 667. Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 127 McKinley Park and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway rank in New York?
Ps 127 McKinley Park is 856th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway is 1800th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).