Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) vs Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 737 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
| Measure | Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter Glendale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 785 | #1674 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12067 of 15,369 | #30777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 51% |
| city | Brooklyn | Glendale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 29.2).
- •Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter does better on math proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 95.4%).
- •Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter is the larger school with 657 students compared with 281.
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 Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) better than Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter ranks higher (41.8 vs 29.2 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 Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) and Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Glendale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The): 281. Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) and Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter rank in New York?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) is 638th of 785 and Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter is 1674th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).