Ps 179 vs Ps/Is 224
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 170 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 179
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Ps/Is 224
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
| Measure | Ps 179 Bronx, New York | Ps/Is 224 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2070 of 2,536 | #776 of 785 |
| National rank | #38953 of 50,301 | #14672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 4% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 179 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 14.2).
- •Ps 179 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 4%).
- •Ps 179 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Ps 179 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 98.2%).
- •Ps/Is 224 does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.0).
- •Ps 179 is the larger school with 198 students compared with 169.
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 179 better than Ps/Is 224?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 179 ranks higher (29.4 vs 14.2 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 179 and Ps/Is 224?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 179: 198. Ps/Is 224: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 179 and Ps/Is 224 rank in New York?
Ps 179 is 2070th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 224 is 776th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).