Ps 55 Henry M Boehm vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Ps 55 Henry M Boehm Staten Island, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #812 of 2,536 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13514 of 50,301 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 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 66.9).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 56%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 49.4%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.1).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is the larger school with 542 students compared with 512.
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 55 Henry M Boehm better than Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 vs 66.9 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 55 Henry M Boehm and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm: 512. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 55 Henry M Boehm and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is 812th 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).