Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy vs Is 285 Meyer Levin
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 423 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
Is 285 Meyer Levin
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy Brooklyn, New York | Is 285 Meyer Levin Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 785 | #615 of 785 |
| National rank | #9935 of 15,369 | #11728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 31.0).
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 82.8%).
- •Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Is 285 Meyer Levin is the larger school with 512 students compared with 399.
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 Is 285 Meyer Levin?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy ranks higher (39.4 vs 31.0 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 Is 285 Meyer Levin?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy: 399. Is 285 Meyer Levin: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy and Is 285 Meyer Levin rank in New York?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is 523rd of 785 and Is 285 Meyer Levin is 615th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).