Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling vs Ps 85 Great Expectations
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 401 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
133 students
Ps 85 Great Expectations
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling Bronx, New York | Ps 85 Great Expectations Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2045 of 2,536 | #2326 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38423 of 50,301 | #43300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 133 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 22.5).
- •Ps 85 Great Expectations does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Ps 85 Great Expectations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97%).
- •Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
- •Ps 85 Great Expectations is the larger school with 653 students compared with 133.
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 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling better than Ps 85 Great Expectations?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling ranks higher (30.2 vs 22.5 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 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling and Ps 85 Great Expectations?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling: 133. Ps 85 Great Expectations: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling and Ps 85 Great Expectations rank in New York?
Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is 2045th of 2,536 and Ps 85 Great Expectations is 2326th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).