Colibri Community School (The) vs MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 248 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colibri Community School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
| Measure | Colibri Community School (The) Bronx, New York | MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1775 of 2,536 | #603 of 785 |
| National rank | #32872 of 50,301 | #11515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colibri Community School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 32.0).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.5).
- •Colibri Community School (The) is the larger school with 251 students compared with 230.
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 Colibri Community School (The) better than MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Colibri Community School (The) ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.0 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 Colibri Community School (The) and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colibri Community School (The): 251. MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colibri Community School (The) and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership rank in New York?
Colibri Community School (The) is 1775th of 2,536 and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is 603rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).