Brooklyn Democracy Academy vs Ps 165 Ida Posner
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
166 students
Ps 165 Ida Posner
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Democracy Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 165 Ida Posner Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 1,079 | #2191 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8395 of 16,910 | #41017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 166 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Democracy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 26.1).
- •Brooklyn Democracy Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Brooklyn Democracy Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 94.6%).
- •Brooklyn Democracy Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.5).
- •Ps 165 Ida Posner is the larger school with 213 students compared with 166.
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 Democracy Academy better than Ps 165 Ida Posner?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks higher (49.9 vs 26.1 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 Democracy Academy and Ps 165 Ida Posner?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy: 166. Ps 165 Ida Posner: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Democracy Academy and Ps 165 Ida Posner rank in New York?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is 986th of 1,079 and Ps 165 Ida Posner is 2191st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).