Lower Manhattan Community Middle School vs New York City Charter School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
New York City Charter School of the Arts
New York · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
| Measure | Lower Manhattan Community Middle School New York, New York | New York City Charter School of the Arts New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 785 | #325 of 785 |
| National rank | #1748 of 15,369 | #6113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Manhattan Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 57.1).
- •Lower Manhattan Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 63%).
- •New York City Charter School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.1).
- •Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 230.
- •Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is a public school while New York City Charter School of the Arts is a charter 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School better than New York City Charter School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 57.1 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and New York City Charter School of the Arts?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School: 313. New York City Charter School of the Arts: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and New York City Charter School of the Arts rank in New York?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is 133rd of 785 and New York City Charter School of the Arts is 325th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).