Is 211 John Wilson vs Urban Action Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 366 m 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
Urban Action Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Is 211 John Wilson Brooklyn, New York | Urban Action Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #646 of 785 | #787 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12162 of 15,369 | #4115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 188 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 82% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Action Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 28.7).
- •Urban Action Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 20%).
- •Urban Action Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Is 211 John Wilson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 87.1%).
- •Is 211 John Wilson does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Is 211 John Wilson is the larger school with 188 students compared with 178.
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 Urban Action Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Action Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 28.7 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 Urban Action Academy?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 211 John Wilson: 188. Urban Action Academy: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 211 John Wilson and Urban Action Academy rank in New York?
Is 211 John Wilson is 646th of 785 and Urban Action Academy is 787th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).