Design Works vs Exploratory School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Design Works
Brooklyn · Public other · Grades 9–10
163 students
Exploratory School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Design Works Brooklyn, New York | Exploratory School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #46 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 163 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 63.2%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.9).
- •Exploratory School (The) is the larger school with 518 students compared with 163.
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 Design Works better than Exploratory School (The)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Design Works and Exploratory School (The)?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design Works: 163. Exploratory School (The): 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design Works and Exploratory School (The) rank in New York?
Design Works is unranked and Exploratory School (The) is 46th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).