Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 vs Is 230
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students
Is 230
Jackson Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 Brooklyn, New York | Is 230 Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 785 | #280 of 785 |
| National rank | #2557 of 15,369 | #5313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 949 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 61% |
| city | Brooklyn | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 60.8).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on math proficiency (97% vs 61%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 58%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 79.9%).
- •Is 230 does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
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 Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 better than Is 230?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.8 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 Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 and Is 230?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187: 949. Is 230: 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 and Is 230 rank in New York?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 is 173rd of 785 and Is 230 is 280th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).