Ps 179 Kensington vs Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 729 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
487 students
| Measure | Ps 179 Kensington Brooklyn, New York | Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 2,536 | #825 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #36131 of 50,301 | #4413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 660 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 33.7).
- •Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 35%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 93.9%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 179 Kensington is the larger school with 660 students compared with 487.
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 179 Kensington better than Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment ranks higher (65.5 vs 33.7 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 179 Kensington and Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 179 Kensington: 660. Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 179 Kensington and Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment rank in New York?
Ps 179 Kensington is 1931st of 2,536 and Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is 825th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).