Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence vs Ardsley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
Ardsley Middle School
Ardsley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students
| Measure | Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence Bronx, New York | Ardsley Middle School Ardsley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #689 of 785 | #30 of 785 |
| National rank | #13150 of 15,369 | #230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 788 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 73% |
| city | Bronx | Ardsley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardsley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 23.3).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 16%).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Ardsley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 94.4%).
- •Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Ardsley Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 788.
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 Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence better than Ardsley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ardsley Middle School ranks higher (90.9 vs 23.3 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 Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence and Ardsley Middle School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Ardsley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence: 788. Ardsley Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence and Ardsley Middle School rank in New York?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is 689th of 785 and Ardsley Middle School is 30th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).