Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) vs Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) Brooklyn, New York | Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 785 | #750 of 785 |
| National rank | #13666 of 15,369 | #13956 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 147 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 18.9).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 98%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 7.4).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is the larger school with 147 students compared with 146.
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 Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) better than Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.9 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 Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees): 147. Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School rank in New York?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is 728th of 785 and Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is 750th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).