Is 98 Bay Academy vs Ps 253
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 778 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 98 Bay Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,435 students
Ps 253
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
955 students
| Measure | Is 98 Bay Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 253 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 785 | #748 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2965 of 15,369 | #12297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,435 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 1,435 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Is 98 Bay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 68.6).
- •Is 98 Bay Academy does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Is 98 Bay Academy does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 76%).
- •Is 98 Bay Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 90.9%).
- •Ps 253 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.2).
- •Is 98 Bay Academy is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 955.
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 98 Bay Academy better than Ps 253?
On the Success Index (US), Is 98 Bay Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 68.6 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 98 Bay Academy and Ps 253?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 98 Bay Academy: 1,435. Ps 253: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 98 Bay Academy and Ps 253 rank in New York?
Is 98 Bay Academy is 195th of 785 and Ps 253 is 748th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).