Ps 197 John B Russwurm vs Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 593 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
408 students
| Measure | Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York, New York | Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2479 of 2,536 | #1017 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #46395 of 50,301 | #9790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 224 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 36% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 17.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.7).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is the larger school with 408 students compared with 224.
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 197 John B Russwurm better than Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change ranks higher (44.6 vs 17.4 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 197 John B Russwurm and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
About 593 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm: 224. Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 John B Russwurm and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change rank in New York?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 2479th of 2,536 and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is 1017th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).