Ps 53 Basheer Quisim vs Ps 8 Isaac Varian
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Ps 53 Basheer Quisim Bronx, New York | Ps 8 Isaac Varian Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1727 of 2,536 | #2064 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32066 of 50,301 | #38824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 29.6).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 96.2%).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on students per teacher (10.7 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 53 Basheer Quisim better than Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 53 Basheer Quisim ranks higher (39.8 vs 29.6 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 53 Basheer Quisim and Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim: 600. Ps 8 Isaac Varian: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 53 Basheer Quisim and Ps 8 Isaac Varian rank in New York?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is 1727th of 2,536 and Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 2064th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).