Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) vs Ps 239
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 704 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
Ps 239
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 239 Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 1,079 | #1878 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3639 of 16,910 | #34904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 35.6).
- •Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 33%).
- •Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44%).
- •Ps 239 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 239 is the larger school with 414 students compared with 409.
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 Urban Planning and Engineering (The) better than Ps 239?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) ranks higher (68.6 vs 35.6 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 Urban Planning and Engineering (The) and Ps 239?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The): 409. Ps 239: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) and Ps 239 rank in New York?
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) is 741st of 1,079 and Ps 239 is 1878th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).