MS 839 vs Ps 249 Caton (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 622 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 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | MS 839 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 249 Caton (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #265 of 785 | #752 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4800 of 15,369 | #12448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 75% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 63.1).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) does better on math proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •MS 839 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 83.9%).
- •MS 839 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) is the larger school with 663 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 249 Caton (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 249 Caton (The) ranks higher (68.4 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 249 Caton (The)?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 839: 310. Ps 249 Caton (The): 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 839 and Ps 249 Caton (The) rank in New York?
MS 839 is 265th of 785 and Ps 249 Caton (The) is 752nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).