MS 243 Center School vs Parkway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 243 Center School
New York · Public middle · Grades 5–8
246 students
Parkway Middle School
Whitesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
| Measure | MS 243 Center School New York, New York | Parkway Middle School Whitesboro, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #28 of 785 | #123 of 785 |
| National rank | #206 of 15,369 | #1473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | New York | Whitesboro |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 243 Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 80.1).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 28%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
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 MS 243 Center School better than Parkway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 80.1 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 MS 243 Center School and Parkway Middle School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between New York and Whitesboro in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 243 Center School: 246. Parkway Middle School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 243 Center School and Parkway Middle School rank in New York?
MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 and Parkway Middle School is 123rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).