Ps 142 Amalia Castro vs Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Ps 142 Amalia Castro New York, New York | Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1780 of 2,536 | #341 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32973 of 50,301 | #4444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | New York | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 38.5).
- •Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 91%).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.3).
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 142 Amalia Castro better than Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) ranks higher (81.0 vs 38.5 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 142 Amalia Castro and Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The)?
About 15 km in a straight line, between New York and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro: 367. Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The): 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 142 Amalia Castro and Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 1780th of 2,536 and Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The) is 341st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).