Collaborative Arts Middle School vs Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 430 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Springfield Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 6–12
521 students
| Measure | Collaborative Arts Middle School Springfield Gardens, New York | Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 785 | #914 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,369 | #6282 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 286 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 27.9).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 88.5%).
- •Collaborative Arts Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 286.
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 Collaborative Arts Middle School better than Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School ranks higher (58.1 vs 27.9 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 Collaborative Arts Middle School and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collaborative Arts Middle School: 286. Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collaborative Arts Middle School and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School rank in New York?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is 655th of 785 and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is 914th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).