Jhs 278 Marine Park vs Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 278 Marine Park
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
918 students
| Measure | Jhs 278 Marine Park Brooklyn, New York | Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 785 | #1094 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6195 of 15,369 | #19462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 841 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 56.7).
- •Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 79.9%).
- •Jhs 278 Marine Park does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.8).
- •Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary is the larger school with 918 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 278 Marine Park better than Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary ranks higher (58.2 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 278 Marine Park and Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 278 Marine Park: 841. Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 278 Marine Park and Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary rank in New York?
Jhs 278 Marine Park is 331st of 785 and Ps 207 Elizabeth G Leary is 1094th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).