Ps 153 Helen Keller vs Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 239 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 153 Helen Keller
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Ps 153 Helen Keller Bronx, New York | Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1074 of 2,536 | #2058 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19007 of 50,301 | #38712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 29.8).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 75.7%).
- •Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller is the larger school with 440 students compared with 334.
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 153 Helen Keller better than Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks higher (58.8 vs 29.8 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 Ps 153 Helen Keller and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 153 Helen Keller: 440. Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 153 Helen Keller and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman rank in New York?
Ps 153 Helen Keller is 1074th of 2,536 and Ps 178 DR Selman Waksman is 2058th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).