Ps 165 Ida Posner vs Riverdale Avenue Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 165 Ida Posner
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
| Measure | Ps 165 Ida Posner Brooklyn, New York | Riverdale Avenue Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2191 of 2,536 | #749 of 785 |
| National rank | #41017 of 50,301 | #13949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 19.0).
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Riverdale Avenue Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 96.9%).
- •Riverdale Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.5).
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner is the larger school with 213 students compared with 98.
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 Ida Posner better than Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 165 Ida Posner ranks higher (26.1 vs 19.0 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 Ida Posner and Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 165 Ida Posner: 213. Riverdale Avenue Middle School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 165 Ida Posner and Riverdale Avenue Middle School rank in New York?
Ps 165 Ida Posner is 2191st of 2,536 and Riverdale Avenue Middle School is 749th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).