MS 246 Walt Whitman vs Rondout Valley Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 131 km 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
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Accord · Public middle · Grades 4–6
358 students
| Measure | MS 246 Walt Whitman Brooklyn, New York | Rondout Valley Intermediate School Accord, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #677 of 785 | #422 of 785 |
| National rank | #12913 of 15,369 | #7885 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 357 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Accord |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 24.7).
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.3).
- •Rondout Valley Intermediate School is the larger school with 358 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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Rondout Valley Intermediate School ranks higher (48.9 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 Rondout Valley Intermediate School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Accord in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 246 Walt Whitman: 357. Rondout Valley Intermediate School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 246 Walt Whitman and Rondout Valley Intermediate School rank in New York?
MS 246 Walt Whitman is 677th of 785 and Rondout Valley Intermediate School is 422nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).