Anderson School (The) vs MS 243 Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 578 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
521 students
MS 243 Center School
New York · Public middle · Grades 5–8
246 students
| Measure | Anderson School (The) New York, New York | MS 243 Center School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #180 of 2,536 | #28 of 785 |
| National rank | #1630 of 50,301 | #206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 521 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 84% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 243 Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 87.0).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 84%).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Anderson School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 21.5%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.6).
- •Anderson School (The) is the larger school with 521 students compared with 246.
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 Anderson School (The) better than MS 243 Center School?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 87.0 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 Anderson School (The) and MS 243 Center School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson School (The): 521. MS 243 Center School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson School (The) and MS 243 Center School rank in New York?
Anderson School (The) is 180th of 2,536 and MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).