Is 228 David A Boody vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 743 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 228 David A Boody
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,555 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Is 228 David A Boody Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 785 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5755 of 15,369 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,555 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 228 David A Boody scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 52.6).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Is 228 David A Boody does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Is 228 David A Boody does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Is 228 David A Boody is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 882.
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 228 David A Boody better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Is 228 David A Boody ranks higher (58.7 vs 52.6 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 228 David A Boody and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 228 David A Boody: 1,555. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 228 David A Boody and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Is 228 David A Boody is 305th of 785 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).