Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin vs Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 558 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin Brooklyn, New York | Ps 214 Michael Friedsam Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1773 of 2,536 | #1839 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32844 of 50,301 | #34122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 36.8).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 92.6%).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is the larger school with 728 students compared with 661.
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 159 Isaac Pitkin better than Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.8 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 159 Isaac Pitkin and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin: 661. Ps 214 Michael Friedsam: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam rank in New York?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 1773rd of 2,536 and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is 1839th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).