Brooklyn Dreams Charter School vs Jhs 62 Ditmas
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 706 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
489 students
Jhs 62 Ditmas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Dreams Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 62 Ditmas Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1450 of 2,536 | #525 of 785 |
| National rank | #26081 of 50,301 | #9990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 39.2).
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 91.8%).
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Jhs 62 Ditmas is the larger school with 857 students compared with 489.
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is a charter school while Jhs 62 Ditmas 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 Dreams Charter School better than Jhs 62 Ditmas?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Dreams Charter School ranks higher (48.6 vs 39.2 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 Dreams Charter School and Jhs 62 Ditmas?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School: 489. Jhs 62 Ditmas: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Dreams Charter School and Jhs 62 Ditmas rank in New York?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is 1450th of 2,536 and Jhs 62 Ditmas is 525th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).