Achievement First Voyager Charter School vs Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 707 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Voyager Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
96 students
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Achievement First Voyager Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 785 | #1369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11664 of 15,369 | #24703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 96 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 31.3).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 93.8%).
- •Achievement First Voyager Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is the larger school with 180 students compared with 96.
- •Achievement First Voyager Charter School is a charter school while Ps 397 Foster-Laurie 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 Voyager Charter School better than Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks higher (50.7 vs 31.3 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 Voyager Charter School and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Voyager Charter School: 96. Ps 397 Foster-Laurie: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Voyager Charter School and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie rank in New York?
Achievement First Voyager Charter School is 611th of 785 and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 1369th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).