Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham vs Jhs 278 Marine Park
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students
Jhs 278 Marine Park
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham Brooklyn, New York | Jhs 278 Marine Park Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 785 | #331 of 785 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,369 | #6195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,447 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 56.7).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 82.9%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 841.
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 234 Arthur W Cunningham better than Jhs 278 Marine Park?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks higher (60.8 vs 56.7 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Jhs 278 Marine Park?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham: 1,447. Jhs 278 Marine Park: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham and Jhs 278 Marine Park rank in New York?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is 281st of 785 and Jhs 278 Marine Park is 331st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).