MS 890 vs Ps 889
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 13 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 890
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Ps 889
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | MS 890 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 889 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 785 | #1025 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8194 of 15,369 | #17813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 889 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 47.5).
- •Ps 889 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 79.8%).
- •MS 890 does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 889 is the larger school with 423 students compared with 336.
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 890 better than Ps 889?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 889 ranks higher (60.6 vs 47.5 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 890 and Ps 889?
About 13 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 890: 336. Ps 889: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 890 and Ps 889 rank in New York?
MS 890 is 429th of 785 and Ps 889 is 1025th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).