Ps 53 Basheer Quisim vs Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 499 m 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 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
83 students
| Measure | Ps 53 Basheer Quisim Bronx, New York | Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1727 of 2,536 | #1910 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32066 of 50,301 | #35537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 600 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 49.5% |
| 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 34.6).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 40%).
- •Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 96.2%).
- •Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.7).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is the larger school with 600 students compared with 83.
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 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 53 Basheer Quisim ranks higher (39.8 vs 34.6 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 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim: 600. Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 53 Basheer Quisim and Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School rank in New York?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is 1727th of 2,536 and Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is 1910th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).