Academy of Arts and Letters vs Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 366 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Arts and Letters
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Letters Brooklyn, New York | Ps 44 Marcus Garvey Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 2,536 | #1872 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3312 of 50,301 | #34776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 34.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 35.8).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44.5%).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 88.3%).
- •Ps 44 Marcus Garvey does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •Academy of Arts and Letters is the larger school with 757 students compared with 120.
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 of Arts and Letters better than Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Letters ranks higher (83.1 vs 35.8 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 Academy of Arts and Letters and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Letters: 757. Ps 44 Marcus Garvey: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Letters and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey rank in New York?
Academy of Arts and Letters is 284th of 2,536 and Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is 1872nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).