Legacy School of the Arts vs Ps 213 New Lots
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 453 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy School of the Arts
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
160 students
Ps 213 New Lots
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Legacy School of the Arts Brooklyn, New York | Ps 213 New Lots Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 785 | #2450 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12547 of 15,369 | #45675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 160 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 18.7).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Ps 213 New Lots does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 96.3%).
- •Legacy School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 9.5).
- •Ps 213 New Lots is the larger school with 199 students compared with 160.
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 Legacy School of the Arts better than Ps 213 New Lots?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy School of the Arts ranks higher (26.7 vs 18.7 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 Legacy School of the Arts and Ps 213 New Lots?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy School of the Arts: 160. Ps 213 New Lots: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy School of the Arts and Ps 213 New Lots rank in New York?
Legacy School of the Arts is 663rd of 785 and Ps 213 New Lots is 2450th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).