P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell vs P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs
Public · Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Washington Heights (North)
P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell and P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs are both public schools in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill and Washington Heights (North). P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell leads on parent satisfaction; P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 33/100 (P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell) vs 80/100 (P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell | P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 33/100 | 80/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 24% | 83% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% (leads) |
| Attendance | 89% | 93% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 46% | 64% (leads) |
| Average class size | 22 | 22 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 (leads) | 91/100 |
| Program breadth | — | 90/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell or P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs a better fit?
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell and P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs are both public schools in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill and Washington Heights (North). P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell leads on parent satisfaction, while P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell and P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs compare on test scores?
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell: 24% ELA proficiency and 42% math proficiency. P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs: 83% ELA and 76% math.
- What grades do P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell and P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs serve?
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.
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