Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) vs Ps 398 Walter Weaver
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 250 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
887 students
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
| Measure | Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 398 Walter Weaver Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 2,536 | #2054 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26758 of 50,301 | #38636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 887 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 29.9).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is the larger school with 887 students compared with 212.
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 189 Bilingual Center (The) better than Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) ranks higher (47.6 vs 29.9 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 189 Bilingual Center (The) and Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
About 250 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The): 887. Ps 398 Walter Weaver: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) and Ps 398 Walter Weaver rank in New York?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (The) is 1483rd of 2,536 and Ps 398 Walter Weaver is 2054th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).