Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor vs Waterside School for Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
Waterside School for Leadership
Rockaway Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor Rockaway Park, New York | Waterside School for Leadership Rockaway Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 2,536 | #619 of 785 |
| National rank | #3594 of 50,301 | #11783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 638 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 26% |
| city | Rockaway Park | Rockaway Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 30.8).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on math proficiency (66% vs 26%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 82.4%).
- •Waterside School for Leadership does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.5).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor is the larger school with 638 students compared with 148.
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/MS 114 Belle Harbor better than Waterside School for Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor ranks higher (82.6 vs 30.8 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/MS 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside School for Leadership?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rockaway Park and Rockaway Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor: 638. Waterside School for Leadership: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside School for Leadership rank in New York?
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor is 294th of 2,536 and Waterside School for Leadership is 619th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).