MS 243 Center School vs Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 23 m 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
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | MS 243 Center School New York, New York | Ps 9 Sarah Anderson New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 785 | #167 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #206 of 15,369 | #1440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 243 Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 87.6).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Anderson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 21.5%).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is the larger school with 529 students compared with 246.
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 Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 87.6 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 MS 243 Center School and Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
About 23 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 243 Center School: 246. Ps 9 Sarah Anderson: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 243 Center School and Ps 9 Sarah Anderson rank in New York?
MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 and Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is 167th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).