Persell Middle School vs Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 466 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Persell Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
New York · Public middle · Grades 3–8
372 students
| Measure | Persell Middle School Jamestown, New York | Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 785 | #641 of 785 |
| National rank | #11478 of 15,369 | #12090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 373 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 4.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Jamestown | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Persell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 29.1).
- •Persell Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 92.7%).
- •Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa does better on students per teacher (4.0 vs 9.1).
- •Persell Middle School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 372.
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 Persell Middle School better than Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
On the Success Index (US), Persell Middle School ranks higher (32.2 vs 29.1 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 Persell Middle School and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
About 466 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Persell Middle School: 373. Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Persell Middle School and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa rank in New York?
Persell Middle School is 601st of 785 and Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 641st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).