Marcus Whitman Middle School vs MS 243 Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 349 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Rushville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
MS 243 Center School
New York · Public middle · Grades 5–8
246 students
| Measure | Marcus Whitman Middle School Rushville, New York | MS 243 Center School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #401 of 785 | #28 of 785 |
| National rank | #7461 of 15,369 | #206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 245 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 84% |
| city | Rushville | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 243 Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 50.9).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 37%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 37%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 40.8%).
- •Marcus Whitman Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.9).
- •MS 243 Center School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 245.
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 Marcus Whitman Middle School better than MS 243 Center School?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 50.9 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School and MS 243 Center School?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Rushville and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus Whitman Middle School: 245. MS 243 Center School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus Whitman Middle School and MS 243 Center School rank in New York?
Marcus Whitman Middle School is 401st of 785 and MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).