Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science vs Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 399 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
New York · Public middle · Grades 3–8
372 students
| Measure | Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science New York, New York | Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 785 | #641 of 785 |
| National rank | #10551 of 15,369 | #12090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 253 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 4.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 29.1).
- •Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 95.3%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on students per teacher (4.0 vs 9.4).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is the larger school with 372 students compared with 253.
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 Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science better than Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science ranks higher (36.5 vs 29.1 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 Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
About 399 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science: 253. Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa rank in New York?
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is 553rd of 785 and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 641st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).