Community Roots Charter School vs DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 244 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Roots Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
132 students
| Measure | Community Roots Charter School Brooklyn, New York | DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 2,536 | #1038 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3165 of 50,301 | #11138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 473 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Roots Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 39.2).
- •Community Roots Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 92.4%).
- •DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 11.0).
- •Community Roots Charter School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 132.
- •Community Roots Charter School is a charter school while DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Community Roots Charter School better than DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Community Roots Charter School ranks higher (83.4 vs 39.2 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 Community Roots Charter School and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Roots Charter School: 473. DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Roots Charter School and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts rank in New York?
Community Roots Charter School is 274th of 2,536 and DR Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is 1038th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).