Ps 129 John H Finley vs Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 129 John H Finley
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Ps 129 John H Finley New York, New York | Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2228 of 2,536 | #644 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #41471 of 50,301 | #3090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 25.4).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 23%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 36%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.5).
- •Ps 129 John H Finley is the larger school with 229 students compared with 178.
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 129 John H Finley better than Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts ranks higher (70.9 vs 25.4 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 129 John H Finley and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
About 272 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 129 John H Finley: 229. Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 129 John H Finley and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts rank in New York?
Ps 129 John H Finley is 2228th of 2,536 and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is 644th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).