Brooklyn Preparatory High School vs John Ericsson Middle School 126
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
591 students
John Ericsson Middle School 126
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
157 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Preparatory High School Brooklyn, New York | John Ericsson Middle School 126 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,079 | #661 of 785 |
| National rank | #3264 of 16,910 | #12472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 27.1).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 29%).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 87.6%).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 14.4).
- •Brooklyn Preparatory High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 157.
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 Preparatory High School better than John Ericsson Middle School 126?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Preparatory High School ranks higher (70.1 vs 27.1 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 Preparatory High School and John Ericsson Middle School 126?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School: 591. John Ericsson Middle School 126: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Preparatory High School and John Ericsson Middle School 126 rank in New York?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School is 675th of 1,079 and John Ericsson Middle School 126 is 661st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).