Madiba Prep Middle School vs Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madiba Prep Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
| Measure | Madiba Prep Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 785 | #2179 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13656 of 15,369 | #40874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 176 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 20.7).
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 94.5%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 8.3).
- •Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is the larger school with 182 students compared with 176.
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 Madiba Prep Middle School better than Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens ranks higher (26.3 vs 20.7 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 Madiba Prep Middle School and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madiba Prep Middle School: 176. Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madiba Prep Middle School and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens rank in New York?
Madiba Prep Middle School is 727th of 785 and Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 2179th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).