Ps 32 Gifford School (The) vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 32 Gifford School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Ps 32 Gifford School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #810 of 2,536 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13452 of 50,301 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 694 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 85% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 67.0).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 51.3%).
- •Ps 32 Gifford School (The) does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.1).
- •Ps 32 Gifford School (The) is the larger school with 694 students compared with 542.
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 32 Gifford School (The) better than Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 vs 67.0 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 32 Gifford School (The) and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 32 Gifford School (The): 694. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 32 Gifford School (The) and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
Ps 32 Gifford School (The) is 810th of 2,536 and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 591st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).