Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 vs Jhs 259 William McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 948 m 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
Jhs 259 William McKinley
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,780 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 785 | #246 of 785 |
| National rank | #2557 of 15,369 | #4301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 949 | 1,780 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 1,780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 73% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 65.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on math proficiency (97% vs 73%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 69%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 82.4%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 949.
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 Jhs 259 William McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 ranks higher (73.9 vs 65.4 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 Jhs 259 William McKinley?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187: 949. Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 and Jhs 259 William McKinley rank in New York?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 is 173rd of 785 and Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).