MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell vs Ps 161 Crown (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 243 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
Ps 161 Crown (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell Brooklyn, New York | Ps 161 Crown (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 785 | #1937 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11257 of 15,369 | #36214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.2 vs 33.6).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 94.5%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is the larger school with 286 students compared with 271.
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 Ps 161 Crown (The)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell and Ps 161 Crown (The)?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell: 286. Ps 161 Crown (The): 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell and Ps 161 Crown (The) rank in New York?
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is 587th of 785 and Ps 161 Crown (The) is 1937th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).