Jhs 259 William McKinley vs School for Future Leaders (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 897 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
School for Future Leaders (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York | School for Future Leaders (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 785 | #787 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4301 of 15,369 | #13041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,780 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for Future Leaders (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 65.4).
- •School for Future Leaders (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 89.7%).
- •School for Future Leaders (The) does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 535.
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 School for Future Leaders (The)?
On the Success Index (US), School for Future Leaders (The) ranks higher (67.6 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 School for Future Leaders (The)?
About 897 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. School for Future Leaders (The): 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 259 William McKinley and School for Future Leaders (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 and School for Future Leaders (The) is 787th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).