MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell vs Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 581 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 397 Foster-Laurie
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell Brooklyn, New York | Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 785 | #1369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11257 of 15,369 | #24703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 33.2).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 89.2%).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is the larger school with 286 students compared with 180.
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 397 Foster-Laurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks higher (50.7 vs 33.2 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 Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
About 581 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 397 Foster-Laurie: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie rank in New York?
MS 61 DR Gladstone H Atwell is 587th of 785 and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 1369th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).