Exploratory School (The) vs Ps 38 Pacific (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exploratory School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Ps 38 Pacific (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Exploratory School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 38 Pacific (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 785 | #773 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #384 of 15,369 | #12761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 63% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exploratory School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 68.0).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on math proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 44.1%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.1).
- •Ps 38 Pacific (The) is the larger school with 546 students compared with 518.
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 Exploratory School (The) better than Ps 38 Pacific (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Exploratory School (The) ranks higher (88.7 vs 68.0 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 Exploratory School (The) and Ps 38 Pacific (The)?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exploratory School (The): 518. Ps 38 Pacific (The): 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exploratory School (The) and Ps 38 Pacific (The) rank in New York?
Exploratory School (The) is 46th of 785 and Ps 38 Pacific (The) is 773rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).