Bronx Academy for Multi-Media vs Ps 48 Joseph R Drake
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 209 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Academy for Multi-Media
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Bronx Academy for Multi-Media Bronx, New York | Ps 48 Joseph R Drake Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 785 | #2423 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14681 of 15,369 | #44994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 48 Joseph R Drake scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 48 Joseph R Drake does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Ps 48 Joseph R Drake does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Ps 48 Joseph R Drake does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 100%).
- •Bronx Academy for Multi-Media does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 11.6).
- •Ps 48 Joseph R Drake is the larger school with 441 students compared with 144.
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 Bronx Academy for Multi-Media better than Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 48 Joseph R Drake ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.1 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 Bronx Academy for Multi-Media and Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Academy for Multi-Media: 144. Ps 48 Joseph R Drake: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Academy for Multi-Media and Ps 48 Joseph R Drake rank in New York?
Bronx Academy for Multi-Media is 777th of 785 and Ps 48 Joseph R Drake is 2423rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).