MS 243 Center School vs Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 104 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
Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,002 students
| Measure | MS 243 Center School New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Upper West New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 785 | #1242 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #206 of 15,369 | #22394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 246 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| 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 54.0).
- •MS 243 Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 56.3%).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 246.
- •MS 243 Center School is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Charter School-Upper West?
On the Success Index (US), MS 243 Center School ranks higher (91.3 vs 54.0 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 Success Academy Charter School-Upper West?
About 104 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 243 Center School: 246. Success Academy Charter School-Upper West: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 243 Center School and Success Academy Charter School-Upper West rank in New York?
MS 243 Center School is 28th of 785 and Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is 1242nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).