Medgar Evers College Preparatory School vs Ps 161 Crown (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 222 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,267 students
Ps 161 Crown (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Medgar Evers College Preparatory School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 161 Crown (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 1,079 | #1937 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4401 of 16,910 | #36214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,267 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medgar Evers College Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 33.6).
- •Medgar Evers College Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Medgar Evers College Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •Medgar Evers College Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.1).
- •Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 271.
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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School better than Ps 161 Crown (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks higher (65.5 vs 33.6 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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School and Ps 161 Crown (The)?
About 222 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School: 1,267. Ps 161 Crown (The): 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medgar Evers College Preparatory School and Ps 161 Crown (The) rank in New York?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is 824th of 1,079 and Ps 161 Crown (The) is 1937th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).