Bronx Writing Academy vs South Bronx International Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 520 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
South Bronx International Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
142 students
| Measure | Bronx Writing Academy Bronx, New York | South Bronx International Middle School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 785 | #779 of 785 |
| National rank | #13480 of 15,369 | #14737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 5% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronx Writing Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 13.7).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 5%).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 97.9%).
- •Bronx Writing Academy does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 7.5).
- •Bronx Writing Academy is the larger school with 184 students compared with 142.
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 South Bronx International Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronx Writing Academy ranks higher (21.7 vs 13.7 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 South Bronx International Middle School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Writing Academy: 184. South Bronx International Middle School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Writing Academy and South Bronx International Middle School rank in New York?
Bronx Writing Academy is 717th of 785 and South Bronx International Middle School is 779th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).