Elijah Stroud Middle School vs Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 529 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elijah Stroud Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
782 students
| Measure | Elijah Stroud Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #759 of 785 | #703 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14160 of 15,369 | #11411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 119 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 59% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 17.6).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) does better on math proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Elijah Stroud Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.3).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is the larger school with 782 students compared with 119.
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 Elijah Stroud Middle School better than Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 17.6 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 Elijah Stroud Middle School and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elijah Stroud Middle School: 119. Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The): 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elijah Stroud Middle School and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) rank in New York?
Elijah Stroud Middle School is 759th of 785 and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is 703rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).