Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy vs James Wilson Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 75 km 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
James Wilson Young Middle School
Bayport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy Brooklyn, New York | James Wilson Young Middle School Bayport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #523 of 785 | #89 of 785 |
| National rank | #9935 of 15,369 | #832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 72% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bayport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 39.4).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 80.2%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.8).
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 James Wilson Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Young Middle School ranks higher (84.4 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 James Wilson Young Middle School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bayport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy: 399. James Wilson Young Middle School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy and James Wilson Young Middle School rank in New York?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is 523rd of 785 and James Wilson Young Middle School is 89th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).