Academy of Talented Scholars (The) vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 670 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Talented Scholars (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Academy of Talented Scholars (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 2,536 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4341 of 50,301 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Talented Scholars (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 52.6).
- •Academy of Talented Scholars (The) does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Academy of Talented Scholars (The) does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 51%).
- •Academy of Talented Scholars (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 77.6%).
- •Academy of Talented Scholars (The) does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is the larger school with 882 students compared with 383.
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 Talented Scholars (The) better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Talented Scholars (The) ranks higher (81.1 vs 52.6 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 Talented Scholars (The) and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Talented Scholars (The): 383. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Talented Scholars (The) and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Academy of Talented Scholars (The) is 336th of 2,536 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).