Ps 188 Michael E Berdy vs Ps 329 Surfside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 455 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
Ps 329 Surfside
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Ps 188 Michael E Berdy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 329 Surfside Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2431 of 2,536 | #2269 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45117 of 50,301 | #42192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 329 Surfside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 19.6).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 96.6%).
- •Ps 329 Surfside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.8).
- •Ps 329 Surfside is the larger school with 279 students compared with 236.
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 188 Michael E Berdy better than Ps 329 Surfside?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 329 Surfside ranks higher (24.2 vs 19.6 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 188 Michael E Berdy and Ps 329 Surfside?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy: 236. Ps 329 Surfside: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 188 Michael E Berdy and Ps 329 Surfside rank in New York?
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is 2431st of 2,536 and Ps 329 Surfside is 2269th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).