Maurice Sendak Community School (The) vs Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 459 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice Sendak Community School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Maurice Sendak Community School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 2,536 | #1396 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1679 of 50,301 | #25120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 50.1).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 79.9%).
- •Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.2).
- •Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is the larger school with 293 students compared with 202.
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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The) better than Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks higher (86.9 vs 50.1 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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The) and Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher?
About 459 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice Sendak Community School (The): 202. Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice Sendak Community School (The) and Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher rank in New York?
Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is 183rd of 2,536 and Ps 124 Silas B Dutcher is 1396th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).