Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts vs MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
479 students
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts Brooklyn, New York | MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,079 | #587 of 785 |
| National rank | #2401 of 16,910 | #11257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 33.2).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.2%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.4).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is the larger school with 479 students compared with 286.
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 Institute for Liberal Arts better than MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts ranks higher (73.7 vs 33.2 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 Institute for Liberal Arts and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts: 479. MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell rank in New York?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is 529th of 1,079 and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is 587th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).