Ps 162 John Golden vs Spruce Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 162 John Golden
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Spruce Street School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students
| Measure | Ps 162 John Golden Bayside, New York | Spruce Street School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #696 of 2,536 | #94 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11185 of 50,301 | #698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Bayside | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spruce Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 70.2).
- •Spruce Street School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Spruce Street School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Spruce Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 72.1%).
- •Spruce Street School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
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 162 John Golden better than Spruce Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Spruce Street School ranks higher (90.5 vs 70.2 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 162 John Golden and Spruce Street School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bayside and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 162 John Golden: 441. Spruce Street School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 162 John Golden and Spruce Street School rank in New York?
Ps 162 John Golden is 696th of 2,536 and Spruce Street School is 94th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).