Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) vs Ps 398 Walter Weaver
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
| Measure | Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 398 Walter Weaver Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #744 of 785 | #2054 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13902 of 15,369 | #38636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 173 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 19.3).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.8).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver is the larger school with 212 students compared with 173.
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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) better than Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 398 Walter Weaver ranks higher (29.9 vs 19.3 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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) and Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The): 173. Ps 398 Walter Weaver: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) and Ps 398 Walter Weaver rank in New York?
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) is 744th of 785 and Ps 398 Walter Weaver is 2054th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).