Achievement First Linden Charter School vs Van Siclen Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Linden Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
630 students
Van Siclen Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
| Measure | Achievement First Linden Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Van Siclen Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2519 of 2,536 | #767 of 785 |
| National rank | #48522 of 50,301 | #14327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Siclen Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 12.9).
- •Achievement First Linden Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 95%).
- •Van Siclen Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 21.7).
- •Achievement First Linden Charter School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 161.
- •Achievement First Linden Charter School is a charter school while Van Siclen Community Middle School is a public 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 Achievement First Linden Charter School better than Van Siclen Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Siclen Community Middle School ranks higher (16.7 vs 12.9 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 Achievement First Linden Charter School and Van Siclen Community Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Linden Charter School: 630. Van Siclen Community Middle School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Linden Charter School and Van Siclen Community Middle School rank in New York?
Achievement First Linden Charter School is 2519th of 2,536 and Van Siclen Community Middle School is 767th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).