Ps 156 Laurelton vs Queens United Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 34 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 156 Laurelton
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
Queens United Middle School
Springfield Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
239 students
| Measure | Ps 156 Laurelton Springfield Gardens, New York | Queens United Middle School Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2207 of 2,536 | #734 of 785 |
| National rank | #41236 of 50,301 | #13804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 172 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 156 Laurelton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 19.9).
- •Ps 156 Laurelton does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Ps 156 Laurelton does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Queens United Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Ps 156 Laurelton does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.0).
- •Queens United Middle School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 172.
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 156 Laurelton better than Queens United Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 156 Laurelton ranks higher (25.8 vs 19.9 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 156 Laurelton and Queens United Middle School?
About 34 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 156 Laurelton: 172. Queens United Middle School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 156 Laurelton and Queens United Middle School rank in New York?
Ps 156 Laurelton is 2207th of 2,536 and Queens United Middle School is 734th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).