Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy vs Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 287 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy Brooklyn, New York | Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #523 of 785 | #493 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9935 of 15,369 | #2227 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 82% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 39.4).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.8).
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is the larger school with 399 students compared with 296.
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 Science and Engineering Academy better than Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks higher (74.5 vs 39.4 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 Science and Engineering Academy and Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy: 399. Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy and Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank in New York?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is 523rd of 785 and Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 493rd of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).