Collaborative Arts Middle School vs Ps 181 Brookfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 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
Ps 181 Brookfield
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Collaborative Arts Middle School Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 181 Brookfield Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 785 | #1583 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,369 | #28689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 181 Brookfield scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 27.9).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield is the larger school with 340 students compared with 286.
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 Ps 181 Brookfield?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 181 Brookfield ranks higher (44.9 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 Ps 181 Brookfield?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collaborative Arts Middle School: 286. Ps 181 Brookfield: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collaborative Arts Middle School and Ps 181 Brookfield rank in New York?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is 655th of 785 and Ps 181 Brookfield is 1583rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).