Jhs 259 William McKinley vs Madeleine Brennan School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 259 William McKinley
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,780 students
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,518 students
| Measure | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York | Madeleine Brennan School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #246 of 785 | #221 of 785 |
| National rank | #4301 of 15,369 | #3613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,780 | 1,518 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 1,518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 65.4).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 82.4%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 1,518.
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 259 William McKinley better than Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Madeleine Brennan School (The) ranks higher (68.7 vs 65.4 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 259 William McKinley and Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. Madeleine Brennan School (The): 1,518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 259 William McKinley and Madeleine Brennan School (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 and Madeleine Brennan School (The) is 221st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).