Brookland MS vs Perry Street Preparatory PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Perry Street Preparatory PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students
| Measure | Brookland MS Washington, District of Columbia | Perry Street Preparatory PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 42 | #90 of 142 |
| National rank | #13408 of 15,369 | #39939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 381 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Street Preparatory PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 22.0).
- •Perry Street Preparatory PCS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Perry Street Preparatory PCS does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Perry Street Preparatory PCS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Perry Street Preparatory PCS is the larger school with 437 students compared with 381.
- •Brookland MS is a public school while Perry Street Preparatory PCS 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 Brookland MS better than Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Street Preparatory PCS ranks higher (27.8 vs 22.0 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 Brookland MS and Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland MS: 381. Perry Street Preparatory PCS: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland MS and Perry Street Preparatory PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Brookland MS is 32nd of 42 and Perry Street Preparatory PCS is 90th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).