Dock Street School for STEAM Studies vs Highland Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
220 students
Highland Park Community School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
218 students
| Measure | Dock Street School for STEAM Studies Brooklyn, New York | Highland Park Community School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 785 | #697 of 785 |
| National rank | #4708 of 15,369 | #13229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 220 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 19% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 23.0).
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies does better on math proficiency (49% vs 19%).
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 94%).
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.5).
- •Dock Street School for STEAM Studies is the larger school with 220 students compared with 218.
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 Dock Street School for STEAM Studies better than Highland Park Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Dock Street School for STEAM Studies ranks higher (63.5 vs 23.0 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 Dock Street School for STEAM Studies and Highland Park Community School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies: 220. Highland Park Community School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dock Street School for STEAM Studies and Highland Park Community School rank in New York?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies is 260th of 785 and Highland Park Community School is 697th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).