Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR vs Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
| Measure | Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor Rockaway Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2097 of 2,536 | #294 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39541 of 50,301 | #3594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 638 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 66% |
| city | Bronx | Rockaway Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 28.5).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on math proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR better than Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor ranks higher (82.6 vs 28.5 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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR and Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Rockaway Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR: 638. Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR and Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor rank in New York?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is 2097th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor is 294th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).