Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School vs Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 279 Herman Schreiber Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 785 | #1778 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10563 of 15,369 | #32907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 36.4).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School better than Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks higher (38.6 vs 36.4 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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School: 303. Ps 279 Herman Schreiber: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 554th of 785 and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is 1778th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).