Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) vs Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 366 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/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) Brooklyn, New York | Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 785 | #2301 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13666 of 15,369 | #42845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 147 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 20.6).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 98%).
- •Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.4).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is the larger school with 298 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) better than Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer ranks higher (23.2 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/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees): 147. Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer rank in New York?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is 728th of 785 and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is 2301st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).