Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes vs Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes New York, New York | Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,536 | #2074 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36619 of 50,301 | #39019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | New York | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 29.3).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
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 30 Hernandez/Hughes better than Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes ranks higher (33.0 vs 29.3 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 30 Hernandez/Hughes and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
About 13 km in a straight line, between New York and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes: 218. Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes is 1958th of 2,536 and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair is 2074th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).