Academy for Young Writers vs Van Siclen Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Young Writers
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
398 students
Van Siclen Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
| Measure | Academy for Young Writers Brooklyn, New York | Van Siclen Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,079 | #767 of 785 |
| National rank | #11037 of 16,910 | #14327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Young Writers scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 16.7).
- •Academy for Young Writers does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Academy for Young Writers does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Academy for Young Writers does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 95%).
- •Van Siclen Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.3).
- •Academy for Young Writers is the larger school with 398 students compared with 161.
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 Academy for Young Writers better than Van Siclen Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Young Writers ranks higher (39.6 vs 16.7 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 Academy for Young Writers and Van Siclen Community Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Young Writers: 398. Van Siclen Community Middle School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Young Writers and Van Siclen Community Middle School rank in New York?
Academy for Young Writers is 1037th of 1,079 and Van Siclen Community Middle School is 767th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).