Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci vs Jhs 259 William McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Corona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,131 students
Jhs 259 William McKinley
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,780 students
| Measure | Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Corona, New York | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 785 | #246 of 785 |
| National rank | #12925 of 15,369 | #4301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,131 | 1,780 |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | 1,780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 73% |
| city | Corona | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 24.6).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on math proficiency (73% vs 24%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 95.6%).
- •Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is the larger school with 2,131 students compared with 1,780.
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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci better than Jhs 259 William McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 259 William McKinley ranks higher (65.4 vs 24.6 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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci and Jhs 259 William McKinley?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Corona and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci: 2,131. Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci and Jhs 259 William McKinley rank in New York?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is 678th of 785 and Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).