Ps 127 McKinley Park vs Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 127 McKinley Park
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Ps 127 McKinley Park Brooklyn, New York | Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 2,536 | #507 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14611 of 50,301 | #7541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 667 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 65.3).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 74.1%).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 127 McKinley Park is the larger school with 667 students compared with 577.
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 Ps 127 McKinley Park better than Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks higher (75.7 vs 65.3 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 Ps 127 McKinley Park and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 127 McKinley Park: 667. Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 127 McKinley Park and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock rank in New York?
Ps 127 McKinley Park is 856th of 2,536 and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 507th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).