Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 vs Ps 112 Lefferts Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 988 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
Ps 112 Lefferts Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 112 Lefferts Park Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 785 | #1034 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2557 of 15,369 | #18011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 949 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 60% |
| 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 60.3).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on math proficiency (97% vs 60%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 62%).
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 76.1%).
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 is the larger school with 949 students compared with 740.
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 Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.3 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 Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187: 949. Ps 112 Lefferts Park: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 and Ps 112 Lefferts Park rank in New York?
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 is 173rd of 785 and Ps 112 Lefferts Park is 1034th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).