Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School vs MS 35 Stephen Decatur
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 669 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
MS 35 Stephen Decatur
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
175 students
| Measure | Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Brooklyn, New York | MS 35 Stephen Decatur Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 785 | #613 of 785 |
| National rank | #9428 of 15,369 | #11677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 268 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 31.3).
- •MS 35 Stephen Decatur does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 92.5%).
- •MS 35 Stephen Decatur does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.9).
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 175.
- •Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a charter school while MS 35 Stephen Decatur is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School better than MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
On the Success Index (US), Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School ranks higher (41.8 vs 31.3 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 Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School: 268. MS 35 Stephen Decatur: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and MS 35 Stephen Decatur rank in New York?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is 494th of 785 and MS 35 Stephen Decatur is 613th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).