Ps 213 New Lots vs Van Siclen Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 374 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 213 New Lots
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Van Siclen Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
| Measure | Ps 213 New Lots Brooklyn, New York | Van Siclen Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2450 of 2,536 | #767 of 785 |
| National rank | #45675 of 50,301 | #14327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 199 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 213 New Lots scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 16.7).
- •Ps 213 New Lots does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Van Siclen Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Ps 213 New Lots does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 95%).
- •Van Siclen Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.5).
- •Ps 213 New Lots is the larger school with 199 students compared with 161.
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 213 New Lots better than Van Siclen Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 213 New Lots ranks higher (18.7 vs 16.7 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 213 New Lots and Van Siclen Community Middle School?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 213 New Lots: 199. Van Siclen Community Middle School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 213 New Lots and Van Siclen Community Middle School rank in New York?
Ps 213 New Lots is 2450th of 2,536 and Van Siclen Community Middle School is 767th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).