Bronx Writing Academy vs Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Writing Academy
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Bronx Writing Academy Bronx, New York | Ps 53 Basheer Quisim Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 785 | #1727 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13480 of 15,369 | #32066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 45% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 21.7).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.7).
- •Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is the larger school with 600 students compared with 184.
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 Writing Academy better than Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 53 Basheer Quisim ranks higher (39.8 vs 21.7 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 Writing Academy and Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Writing Academy: 184. Ps 53 Basheer Quisim: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Writing Academy and Ps 53 Basheer Quisim rank in New York?
Bronx Writing Academy is 717th of 785 and Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is 1727th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).