Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody vs Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody Brooklyn, New York | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 2,536 | #2360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24633 of 50,301 | #43988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 560 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 21.4).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is the larger school with 560 students compared with 514.
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 212 Lady Deborah Moody better than Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks higher (50.8 vs 21.4 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 212 Lady Deborah Moody and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody: 560. Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) rank in New York?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is 1367th of 2,536 and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).