Brooklyn Ascend Charter School vs Ps 156 Waverly
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 381 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter other · Grades 2–12
951 students
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #40167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 951 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 29%).
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.6).
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 421.
- •Brooklyn Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Ps 156 Waverly 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 Brooklyn Ascend Charter School better than Ps 156 Waverly?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Ps 156 Waverly?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School: 951. Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Ps 156 Waverly rank in New York?
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School is unranked and Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).