Brooklyn Dreams Charter School vs Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 317 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
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Dreams Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1450 of 2,536 | #1502 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26081 of 50,301 | #27172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 901 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| 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 47.0).
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 85.7%).
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is the larger school with 901 students compared with 489.
- •Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is a charter school while Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Dreams Charter School ranks higher (48.6 vs 47.0 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 Brooklyn Dreams Charter School and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School: 489. Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School: 901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Dreams Charter School and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School rank in New York?
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School is 1450th of 2,536 and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is 1502nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).