MS 245 Computer School (The) vs Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 245 Computer School (The)
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
New York · Public middle · Grades 3–8
372 students
| Measure | MS 245 Computer School (The) New York, New York | Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 785 | #641 of 785 |
| National rank | #1005 of 15,369 | #12090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 371 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 4.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 25% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 245 Computer School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 29.1).
- •MS 245 Computer School (The) does better on math proficiency (74% vs 25%).
- •MS 245 Computer School (The) does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •MS 245 Computer School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 92.7%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on students per teacher (4.0 vs 14.3).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 245 Computer School (The) better than Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
On the Success Index (US), MS 245 Computer School (The) ranks higher (83.2 vs 29.1 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 245 Computer School (The) and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 245 Computer School (The): 371. Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 245 Computer School (The) and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa rank in New York?
MS 245 Computer School (The) is 101st of 785 and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 641st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).