MS 246 Walt Whitman vs Norma Adams Clemons Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 246 Walt Whitman
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York | Norma Adams Clemons Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 785 | #2124 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12913 of 15,369 | #39932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Adams Clemons Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 24.7).
- •Norma Adams Clemons Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Norma Adams Clemons Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 91.8%).
- •MS 246 Walt Whitman does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Norma Adams Clemons Academy is the larger school with 588 students compared with 357.
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 246 Walt Whitman better than Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Adams Clemons Academy ranks higher (27.8 vs 24.7 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 246 Walt Whitman and Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Norma Adams Clemons Academy: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 246 Walt Whitman and Norma Adams Clemons Academy rank in New York?
MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 and Norma Adams Clemons Academy is 2124th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).