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P.s. 212 Midtown West vs. Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen

Should you attend P.s. 212 Midtown West or Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
P.s. 212 Midtown West
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen
439 W 49th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10019
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
310 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 212 Midtown West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 212 Midtown West.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 212 Midtown West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 212 Midtown West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.

Test Scores

#1003 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#47 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 212 Midtown West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 212 Midtown West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 212 Midtown West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 212 Midtown West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 212 Midtown West by grade.
This chart displays the students of Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
45
80
Grade 1 Students
43
88
Grade 2 Students
50
91
Grade 3 Students
51
104
Grade 4 Students
42
99
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 212 Midtown West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 212 Midtown West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 212 Midtown West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 212 Midtown West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 212 Midtown West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 212 Midtown West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 212 Midtown West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 212 Midtown West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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