Is 289 vs Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 289
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Is 289 New York, New York | Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 785 | #553 of 785 |
| National rank | #1802 of 15,369 | #10551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 253 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 30% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 289 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 36.5).
- •Is 289 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •Is 289 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 44%).
- •Is 289 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 95.3%).
- •Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.7).
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 289 better than Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Is 289 ranks higher (78.1 vs 36.5 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 289 and Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
About 11 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 289: 253. Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 289 and Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science rank in New York?
Is 289 is 135th of 785 and Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is 553rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).