Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum vs Townsend Harris High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Townsend Harris High School
Flushing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum Flushing, New York | Townsend Harris High School Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #751 of 2,536 | #429 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12380 of 50,301 | #1705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 99.5% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Townsend Harris High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 68.5).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 65%).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 63%).
- •Townsend Harris High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.9).
- •Townsend Harris High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 606.
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 165 Edith K Bergtraum better than Townsend Harris High School?
On the Success Index (US), Townsend Harris High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 68.5 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 165 Edith K Bergtraum and Townsend Harris High School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum: 606. Townsend Harris High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum and Townsend Harris High School rank in New York?
Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum is 751st of 2,536 and Townsend Harris High School is 429th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).