Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills vs Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Brooklyn, New York | Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #662 of 2,536 | #418 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10751 of 50,301 | #5802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 70.8).
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 34.9%).
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.8).
- •Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is the larger school with 564 students compared with 481.
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 261 Zipporiah Mills better than Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole ranks higher (78.6 vs 70.8 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 261 Zipporiah Mills and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills: 564. Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole rank in New York?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 662nd of 2,536 and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is 418th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).