MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School vs Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
77 students
| Measure | MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 785 | #735 of 785 |
| National rank | #12619 of 15,369 | #13809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 75 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 19.9).
- •MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 93.5%).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 5.8).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is the larger school with 77 students compared with 75.
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 266 Park Place Community Middle School better than Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
On the Success Index (US), MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School ranks higher (26.3 vs 19.9 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 266 Park Place Community Middle School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School: 75. Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank in New York?
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School is 665th of 785 and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 735th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).