Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) vs Ps 270 Johann Dekalb
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 362 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
133 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 270 Johann Dekalb Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 1,079 | #2114 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2477 of 16,910 | #39764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 15% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 28.1).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on math proficiency (82% vs 15%).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 24.5%).
- •Ps 270 Johann Dekalb does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 86.9%).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.2).
- •Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is the larger school with 360 students compared with 133.
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 Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) better than Ps 270 Johann Dekalb?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) ranks higher (73.4 vs 28.1 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 Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) and Ps 270 Johann Dekalb?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam): 360. Ps 270 Johann Dekalb: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) and Ps 270 Johann Dekalb rank in New York?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is 537th of 1,079 and Ps 270 Johann Dekalb is 2114th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).