Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) vs Ps 86 Irvington (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 710 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 86 Irvington (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 86 Irvington (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 785 | #1913 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12067 of 15,369 | #35662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 29.2).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.9).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) is the larger school with 347 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 86 Irvington (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 Irvington (The) ranks higher (34.4 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 86 Irvington (The)?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The): 281. Ps 86 Irvington (The): 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) and Ps 86 Irvington (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) is 638th of 785 and Ps 86 Irvington (The) is 1913th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).