Jhs 218 James P Sinnott vs Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
| Measure | Jhs 218 James P Sinnott Brooklyn, New York | Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 785 | #1773 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13880 of 15,369 | #32844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 45% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 19.4).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on math proficiency (45% vs 9%).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 18%).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Jhs 218 James P Sinnott does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.4).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is the larger school with 661 students compared with 307.
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 218 James P Sinnott better than Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks higher (38.7 vs 19.4 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 218 James P Sinnott and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott: 307. Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 218 James P Sinnott and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin rank in New York?
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott is 742nd of 785 and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 1773rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).