MS 936 Arts Off 3rd vs Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 158 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students
| Measure | MS 936 Arts Off 3rd Brooklyn, New York | Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 785 | #1715 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8436 of 15,369 | #31828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 936 Arts Off 3rd scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 40.2).
- •MS 936 Arts Off 3rd does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 94%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is the larger school with 550 students compared with 441.
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 936 Arts Off 3rd better than Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
On the Success Index (US), MS 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks higher (46.4 vs 40.2 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 936 Arts Off 3rd and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
About 158 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd: 441. Ps 503 School of Discovery (The): 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 936 Arts Off 3rd and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) rank in New York?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd is 441st of 785 and Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is 1715th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).