MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell vs Parkside Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 863 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
Parkside Preparatory Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
| Measure | MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell Brooklyn, New York | Parkside Preparatory Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 785 | #622 of 785 |
| National rank | #11257 of 15,369 | #11855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 30.4).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Parkside Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 93.5%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is the larger school with 286 students compared with 248.
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 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell better than Parkside Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell ranks higher (33.2 vs 30.4 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 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell and Parkside Preparatory Academy?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell: 286. Parkside Preparatory Academy: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell and Parkside Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is 587th of 785 and Parkside Preparatory Academy is 622nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).