Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity vs Exploratory School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Exploratory School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity Brooklyn, New York | Exploratory School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #205 of 785 | #46 of 785 |
| National rank | #3228 of 15,369 | #384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exploratory School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 70.5).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 47%).
- •Exploratory School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.0).
- •Exploratory School (The) is the larger school with 518 students compared with 298.
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 Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity better than Exploratory School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Exploratory School (The) ranks higher (88.7 vs 70.5 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 Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity and Exploratory School (The)?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity: 298. Exploratory School (The): 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity and Exploratory School (The) rank in New York?
Bridges: A School for Exploration and Equity is 205th of 785 and Exploratory School (The) is 46th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).