Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics vs Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 399 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,657 students
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
New York · Public middle · Grades 3–8
372 students
| Measure | Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics New York, New York | Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,079 | #641 of 785 |
| National rank | #3053 of 16,910 | #12090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 1,657 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 4.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 25% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 29.1).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on math proficiency (98% vs 25%).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 30%).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 92.7%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on students per teacher (4.0 vs 16.1).
- •Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 372.
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 Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics better than Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics ranks higher (71.0 vs 29.1 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 Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
About 399 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics: 1,657. Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa rank in New York?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is 636th of 1,079 and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 641st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).