Ps 165 Robert E Simon vs STEM Institute of Manhattan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 872 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 165 Robert E Simon
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
STEM Institute of Manhattan
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
140 students
| Measure | Ps 165 Robert E Simon New York, New York | STEM Institute of Manhattan New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 2,536 | #2433 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19545 of 50,301 | #45181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 165 Robert E Simon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 19.5).
- •Ps 165 Robert E Simon does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Ps 165 Robert E Simon does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Ps 165 Robert E Simon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 95%).
- •STEM Institute of Manhattan does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.5).
- •Ps 165 Robert E Simon is the larger school with 448 students compared with 140.
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 Robert E Simon better than STEM Institute of Manhattan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 165 Robert E Simon ranks higher (58.1 vs 19.5 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 Robert E Simon and STEM Institute of Manhattan?
About 872 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 165 Robert E Simon: 448. STEM Institute of Manhattan: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 165 Robert E Simon and STEM Institute of Manhattan rank in New York?
Ps 165 Robert E Simon is 1097th of 2,536 and STEM Institute of Manhattan is 2433rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).