MS 839 vs Ps 130 Parkside (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 260 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 839
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students
Ps 130 Parkside (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
891 students
| Measure | MS 839 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 130 Parkside (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 785 | #901 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4800 of 15,369 | #15347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 130 Parkside (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 63.1).
- •Ps 130 Parkside (The) does better on math proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •MS 839 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ps 130 Parkside (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 45.5%).
- •MS 839 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
- •Ps 130 Parkside (The) is the larger school with 891 students compared with 310.
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 839 better than Ps 130 Parkside (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 130 Parkside (The) ranks higher (64.2 vs 63.1 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 839 and Ps 130 Parkside (The)?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 839: 310. Ps 130 Parkside (The): 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 839 and Ps 130 Parkside (The) rank in New York?
MS 839 is 265th of 785 and Ps 130 Parkside (The) is 901st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).