Ps 91 Richard Arkwright vs Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 91 Richard Arkwright
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
771 students
Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
Middle Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
| Measure | Ps 91 Richard Arkwright Glendale, New York | Ps/Is 87 Middle Village Middle Village, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 2,536 | #1141 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28415 of 50,301 | #20470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 771 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Glendale | Middle Village |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 45.3).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Ps 91 Richard Arkwright is the larger school with 771 students compared with 541.
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 91 Richard Arkwright better than Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 87 Middle Village ranks higher (56.7 vs 45.3 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 91 Richard Arkwright and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Middle Village in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 91 Richard Arkwright: 771. Ps/Is 87 Middle Village: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 91 Richard Arkwright and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village rank in New York?
Ps 91 Richard Arkwright is 1568th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village is 1141st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).