Ps 183 DR Richard R Green vs Ps/MS 42 R Vernam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 183 DR Richard R Green
Rockaway Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
Ps/MS 42 R Vernam
Arverne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
627 students
| Measure | Ps 183 DR Richard R Green Rockaway Beach, New York | Ps/MS 42 R Vernam Arverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2347 of 2,536 | #2350 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43803 of 50,301 | #43863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 414 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Rockaway Beach | Arverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.7 vs 21.6).
- •Ps/MS 42 R Vernam does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Ps/MS 42 R Vernam does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Ps/MS 42 R Vernam does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps 183 DR Richard R Green does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.5).
- •Ps/MS 42 R Vernam is the larger school with 627 students compared with 414.
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 183 DR Richard R Green better than Ps/MS 42 R Vernam?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 183 DR Richard R Green and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rockaway Beach and Arverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 183 DR Richard R Green: 414. Ps/MS 42 R Vernam: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 183 DR Richard R Green and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam rank in New York?
Ps 183 DR Richard R Green is 2347th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam is 2350th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).