Middle School for Art and Philosphy vs Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 654 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Middle School for Art and Philosphy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 785 | #1932 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12356 of 15,369 | #36132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.7).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89.7%).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is the larger school with 286 students compared with 156.
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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy better than Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.7 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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy: 156. Ps 268 Emma Lazarus: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School for Art and Philosphy and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus rank in New York?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 656th of 785 and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 1932nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).