Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas vs Ps 149 Danny Kaye
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
267 students
Ps 149 Danny Kaye
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas Brooklyn, New York | Ps 149 Danny Kaye Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 785 | #1936 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11105 of 15,369 | #36213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.9 vs 33.6).
- •Ps 149 Danny Kaye does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Ps 149 Danny Kaye does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 149 Danny Kaye is the larger school with 509 students compared with 267.
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 292 Margaret S Douglas better than Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas and Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas: 267. Ps 149 Danny Kaye: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas and Ps 149 Danny Kaye rank in New York?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is 579th of 785 and Ps 149 Danny Kaye is 1936th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).