Is 96 Seth Low vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 747 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 96 Seth Low
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Is 96 Seth Low Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 785 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8574 of 15,369 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 851 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 45.7).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Is 96 Seth Low does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is the larger school with 882 students compared with 851.
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 96 Seth Low better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 97 Highlawn (The) ranks higher (52.6 vs 45.7 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 96 Seth Low and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 96 Seth Low: 851. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 96 Seth Low and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Is 96 Seth Low is 454th of 785 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).