Ps 149 Sojourner Truth vs Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 415 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
| Measure | Ps 149 Sojourner Truth New York, New York | Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2279 of 2,536 | #2489 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42452 of 50,301 | #46882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 16.5).
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.9).
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is the larger school with 249 students compared with 145.
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 149 Sojourner Truth better than Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 149 Sojourner Truth ranks higher (23.8 vs 16.5 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 Ps 149 Sojourner Truth and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
About 415 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth: 249. Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The): 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 149 Sojourner Truth and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) rank in New York?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is 2279th of 2,536 and Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is 2489th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).