Madeleine Brennan School (The) vs Ps 229 Dyker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,518 students
Ps 229 Dyker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,115 students
| Measure | Madeleine Brennan School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 229 Dyker Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 785 | #830 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3613 of 15,369 | #13994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,518 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 66.2).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 79.2%).
- •Ps 229 Dyker does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Madeleine Brennan School (The) is the larger school with 1,518 students compared with 1,115.
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 Madeleine Brennan School (The) better than Ps 229 Dyker?
On the Success Index (US), Madeleine Brennan School (The) ranks higher (68.7 vs 66.2 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 Madeleine Brennan School (The) and Ps 229 Dyker?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madeleine Brennan School (The): 1,518. Ps 229 Dyker: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madeleine Brennan School (The) and Ps 229 Dyker rank in New York?
Madeleine Brennan School (The) is 221st of 785 and Ps 229 Dyker is 830th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).