Ember Charter School vs Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 358 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ember Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter other · Grades K–12
373 students
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
77 students
| Measure | Ember Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #735 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #13809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ember Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 93.5%).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 8.3).
- •Ember Charter School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 77.
- •Ember Charter School is a charter school while Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ember Charter School better than Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
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 Ember Charter School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ember Charter School: 373. Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ember Charter School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank in New York?
Ember Charter School is unranked and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 735th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).