Ella Baker School vs Urban Academy Laboratory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella Baker School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
337 students
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
128 students
| Measure | Ella Baker School New York, New York | Urban Academy Laboratory High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #506 of 2,536 | #404 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #7508 of 50,301 | #1477 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 337 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 90% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 75.7).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 57%).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Ella Baker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 56.3%).
- •Urban Academy Laboratory High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.9).
- •Ella Baker School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 128.
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 Ella Baker School better than Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Academy Laboratory High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 75.7 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 Ella Baker School and Urban Academy Laboratory High School?
About 8 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella Baker School: 337. Urban Academy Laboratory High School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella Baker School and Urban Academy Laboratory High School rank in New York?
Ella Baker School is 506th of 2,536 and Urban Academy Laboratory High School is 404th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).