Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School vs Is 285 Meyer Levin
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 413 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
Is 285 Meyer Levin
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School Rochester, New York | Is 285 Meyer Levin Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 785 | #615 of 785 |
| National rank | #8622 of 15,369 | #11728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Rochester | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 31.0).
- •Is 285 Meyer Levin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 88.9%).
- •Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
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 Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School better than Is 285 Meyer Levin?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School ranks higher (45.4 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 Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School and Is 285 Meyer Levin?
About 413 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School: 512. Is 285 Meyer Levin: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School and Is 285 Meyer Levin rank in New York?
Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School is 461st of 785 and Is 285 Meyer Levin is 615th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).