Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) vs MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 16 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
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) Brooklyn, New York | MS 301 Paul L Dunbar Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 785 | #770 of 785 |
| National rank | #13666 of 15,369 | #14357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 147 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| 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 16.5).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •MS 301 Paul L Dunbar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98%).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.2).
- •MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is the larger school with 148 students compared with 147.
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 MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) ranks higher (20.6 vs 16.5 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 Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees): 147. MS 301 Paul L Dunbar: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and MS 301 Paul L Dunbar rank in New York?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is 728th of 785 and MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is 770th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).