Ps 209 Margaret Mead vs Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 804 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 209 Margaret Mead
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
702 students
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Ps 209 Margaret Mead Brooklyn, New York | Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1100 of 2,536 | #1284 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19608 of 50,301 | #23204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 52.8).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 82.2%).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is the larger school with 715 students compared with 702.
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 209 Margaret Mead better than Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 209 Margaret Mead ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.8 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 209 Margaret Mead and Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 209 Margaret Mead: 702. Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 209 Margaret Mead and Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini rank in New York?
Ps 209 Margaret Mead is 1100th of 2,536 and Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is 1284th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).