Is 211 John Wilson vs Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 211 John Wilson
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Is 211 John Wilson Brooklyn, New York | Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #646 of 785 | #2384 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12162 of 15,369 | #44372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 211 John Wilson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 20.8).
- •Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Is 211 John Wilson does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Is 211 John Wilson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 94.8%).
- •Is 211 John Wilson does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is the larger school with 365 students compared with 188.
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 211 John Wilson better than Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
On the Success Index (US), Is 211 John Wilson ranks higher (28.7 vs 20.8 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 211 John Wilson and Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 211 John Wilson: 188. Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 211 John Wilson and Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook rank in New York?
Is 211 John Wilson is 646th of 785 and Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is 2384th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).