Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook vs Urban Action Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Urban Action Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook Brooklyn, New York | Urban Action Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2384 of 2,536 | #787 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #44372 of 50,301 | #4115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 365 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Action Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 20.8).
- •Urban Action Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Urban Action Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Urban Action Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is the larger school with 365 students compared with 178.
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 272 Curtis Estabrook better than Urban Action Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Action Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 20.8 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 272 Curtis Estabrook and Urban Action Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook: 365. Urban Action Academy: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook and Urban Action Academy rank in New York?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is 2384th of 2,536 and Urban Action Academy is 787th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).