MS 246 WALT WHITMAN vs NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
MS 246 WALT WHITMAN has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 3.8/10. MS 246 WALT WHITMAN is significantly larger with 346 students, about 1.6× the size of NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (223). In math proficiency, MS 246 WALT WHITMAN leads at 20.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
MS 246 WALT WHITMAN
Brooklyn, NY
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
346 students
NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brooklyn, NY
3.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
223 students
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| Metric | MS 246 WALT WHITMAN | NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87% | 91.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.1 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #3,764 of 4,744 | #4,483 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 21th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MS 246 WALT WHITMAN | NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11226) | Brooklyn (11203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,084 | $68,028 |
| Median Home Value | $866,300 | $677,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,751 | $1,566 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 25.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 47 min | 46 min |