Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) vs Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 530 m 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
Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 785 | #1992 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13666 of 15,369 | #37239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 147 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 20.6).
- •Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 98%).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.1).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is the larger school with 147 students compared with 145.
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 Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell ranks higher (32.0 vs 20.6 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 Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees): 147. Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell rank in New York?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is 728th of 785 and Ps 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is 1992nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).