Ps 157 Grove Hill vs South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 287 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 157 Grove Hill
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
| Measure | Ps 157 Grove Hill Bronx, New York | South Bronx Academy for Applied Media Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2087 of 2,536 | #729 of 785 |
| National rank | #39281 of 50,301 | #13682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 157 Grove Hill scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 20.6).
- •Ps 157 Grove Hill does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Ps 157 Grove Hill does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.9%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 12.6).
- •Ps 157 Grove Hill is the larger school with 377 students compared with 169.
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 157 Grove Hill better than South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 157 Grove Hill ranks higher (28.9 vs 20.6 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 157 Grove Hill and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 157 Grove Hill: 377. South Bronx Academy for Applied Media: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 157 Grove Hill and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media rank in New York?
Ps 157 Grove Hill is 2087th of 2,536 and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is 729th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).