Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts vs Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 276 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
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts Brooklyn, New York | Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,079 | #1369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2401 of 16,910 | #24703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| 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 50.7).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.3).
- •Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is the larger school with 479 students compared with 180.
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 Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts ranks higher (73.7 vs 50.7 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 Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts: 479. Ps 397 Foster-Laurie: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie rank in New York?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is 529th of 1,079 and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 1369th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).