Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow vs Ps 112 Lefferts Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 506 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,327 students
Ps 112 Lefferts Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
| Measure | Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow Brooklyn, New York | Ps 112 Lefferts Park Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 785 | #1034 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8546 of 15,369 | #18011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,327 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 60% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 45.8).
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Ps 112 Lefferts Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 740.
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 227 Edward B Shallow better than Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 112 Lefferts Park ranks higher (60.3 vs 45.8 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 227 Edward B Shallow and Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow: 1,327. Ps 112 Lefferts Park: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow and Ps 112 Lefferts Park rank in New York?
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is 451st of 785 and Ps 112 Lefferts Park is 1034th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).