Ps 134 vs Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 578 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 134
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
| Measure | Ps 134 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 2,536 | #1502 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8734 of 50,301 | #27172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 901 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 51% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 134 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 47.0).
- •Ps 134 does better on math proficiency (85% vs 51%).
- •Ps 134 does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 48%).
- •Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 134 does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is the larger school with 901 students compared with 500.
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 134 better than Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 134 ranks higher (73.8 vs 47.0 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 134 and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 134: 500. Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School: 901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 134 and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School rank in New York?
Ps 134 is 572nd of 2,536 and Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is 1502nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).