Baychester Middle School vs Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baychester Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Baychester Middle School Bronx, New York | Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #711 of 785 | #205 of 785 |
| National rank | #13433 of 15,369 | #3228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 21.9).
- •Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 93%).
- •Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
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 Baychester Middle School better than Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity?
On the Success Index (US), Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity ranks higher (70.5 vs 21.9 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 Baychester Middle School and Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baychester Middle School: 298. Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baychester Middle School and Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity rank in New York?
Baychester Middle School is 711th of 785 and Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity is 205th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).