Ps/Is 224 vs Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 455 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps/Is 224
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
145 students
| Measure | Ps/Is 224 Bronx, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 785 | #2516 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14672 of 15,369 | #48270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 169 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.2 vs 13.6).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Ps/Is 224 is the larger school with 169 students compared with 145.
- •Ps/Is 224 is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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/Is 224 better than Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps/Is 224 and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps/Is 224: 169. Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps/Is 224 and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower rank in New York?
Ps/Is 224 is 776th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 5 Lower is 2516th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).