Design Works vs MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 405 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
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Design Works Brooklyn, New York | MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #665 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #12619 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 163 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design Works does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 88%).
- •MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 10.9).
- •Design Works is the larger school with 163 students compared with 75.
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 MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
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 MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design Works: 163. MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design Works and MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School rank in New York?
Design Works is unranked and MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School is 665th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).