Is 136 Charles O Dewey vs Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 880 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 136 Charles O Dewey
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Is 136 Charles O Dewey Brooklyn, New York | Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #692 of 785 | #301 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13188 of 15,369 | #3800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 96% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 23.2).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (96% vs 14%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 29%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 91.8%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Is 136 Charles O Dewey is the larger school with 474 students compared with 380.
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 Is 136 Charles O Dewey better than Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks higher (82.2 vs 23.2 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 Is 136 Charles O Dewey and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey: 474. Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 136 Charles O Dewey and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence rank in New York?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey is 692nd of 785 and Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 301st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).