Ps 177 Marlboro (The) vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 177 Marlboro (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
883 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | Ps 177 Marlboro (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1667 of 2,536 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #30660 of 50,301 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 883 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 42.0).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 89.8%).
- •Ps 177 Marlboro (The) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 177 Marlboro (The) is the larger school with 883 students compared with 882.
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 177 Marlboro (The) better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 97 Highlawn (The) ranks higher (52.6 vs 42.0 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 177 Marlboro (The) and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 177 Marlboro (The): 883. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 177 Marlboro (The) and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
Ps 177 Marlboro (The) is 1667th of 2,536 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).