Ps 279 Herman Schreiber vs Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students
| Measure | Ps 279 Herman Schreiber Brooklyn, New York | Science and Medicine Middle School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1778 of 2,536 | #631 of 785 |
| National rank | #32907 of 50,301 | #11971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 29.8).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Science and Medicine Middle School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is the larger school with 276 students compared with 229.
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 279 Herman Schreiber better than Science and Medicine Middle School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks higher (38.6 vs 29.8 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 279 Herman Schreiber and Science and Medicine Middle School (The)?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber: 276. Science and Medicine Middle School (The): 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 279 Herman Schreiber and Science and Medicine Middle School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is 1778th of 2,536 and Science and Medicine Middle School (The) is 631st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).