Flatbush Ascend Charter School vs MS 246 Walt Whitman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 495 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
MS 246 Walt Whitman
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | Flatbush Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2278 of 2,536 | #677 of 785 |
| National rank | #42420 of 50,301 | #12913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.8 vs 24.7).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 87.6%).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.8).
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 357.
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School is a charter school while MS 246 Walt Whitman 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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School better than MS 246 Walt Whitman?
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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School and MS 246 Walt Whitman?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School: 404. MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flatbush Ascend Charter School and MS 246 Walt Whitman rank in New York?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School is 2278th of 2,536 and MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).