Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Is 285 Meyer Levin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 145 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
Is 285 Meyer Levin
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences Brooklyn, New York | Is 285 Meyer Levin Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 1,079 | #615 of 785 |
| National rank | #2227 of 16,910 | #11728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 31.0).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (82% vs 29%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 82.8%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.6).
- •Is 285 Meyer Levin is the larger school with 512 students compared with 296.
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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Is 285 Meyer Levin?
On the Success Index (US), Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks higher (74.5 vs 31.0 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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Is 285 Meyer Levin?
About 145 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 296. Is 285 Meyer Levin: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Is 285 Meyer Levin rank in New York?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 493rd of 1,079 and Is 285 Meyer Levin is 615th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).