Ps 8 Isaac Varian vs Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
667 students
| Measure | Ps 8 Isaac Varian Bronx, New York | Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2064 of 2,536 | #1800 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38824 of 50,301 | #33313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 600 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 29.6).
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Ps 8 Isaac Varian does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway is the larger school with 667 students compared with 600.
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 8 Isaac Varian better than Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway ranks higher (38.0 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 8 Isaac Varian and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian: 600. Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 8 Isaac Varian and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway rank in New York?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 2064th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway is 1800th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).