Jhs 223 Montauk (The) vs Ps 179 Kensington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 729 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 223 Montauk (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Jhs 223 Montauk (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 179 Kensington Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 785 | #1931 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6109 of 15,369 | #36131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 223 Montauk (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 33.7).
- •Jhs 223 Montauk (The) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Jhs 223 Montauk (The) does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Ps 179 Kensington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Jhs 223 Montauk (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 179 Kensington is the larger school with 660 students compared with 625.
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 223 Montauk (The) better than Ps 179 Kensington?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 223 Montauk (The) ranks higher (57.1 vs 33.7 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 223 Montauk (The) and Ps 179 Kensington?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 223 Montauk (The): 625. Ps 179 Kensington: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 223 Montauk (The) and Ps 179 Kensington rank in New York?
Jhs 223 Montauk (The) is 324th of 785 and Ps 179 Kensington is 1931st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).