Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR vs School for Environmental Citizenship
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 143 m 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
School for Environmental Citizenship
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR Bronx, New York | School for Environmental Citizenship Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 2,536 | #2447 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39541 of 50,301 | #45551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 638 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 18.9).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •School for Environmental Citizenship does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is the larger school with 638 students compared with 557.
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 School for Environmental Citizenship?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR ranks higher (28.5 vs 18.9 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 School for Environmental Citizenship?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR: 638. School for Environmental Citizenship: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR and School for Environmental Citizenship rank in New York?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR is 2097th of 2,536 and School for Environmental Citizenship is 2447th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).