Collaborative Arts Middle School vs MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Springfield Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
| Measure | Collaborative Arts Middle School Springfield Gardens, New York | MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 785 | #587 of 785 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,369 | #11257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 27.9).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Collaborative Arts Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Collaborative Arts Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 89.2%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
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 Collaborative Arts Middle School better than MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell?
On the Success Index (US), MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell ranks higher (33.2 vs 27.9 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 Collaborative Arts Middle School and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collaborative Arts Middle School: 286. MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collaborative Arts Middle School and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell rank in New York?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is 655th of 785 and MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is 587th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).