Collaborative Arts Middle School vs Queens Preparatory Academy
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
Queens Preparatory Academy
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
| Measure | Collaborative Arts Middle School Springfield Gardens, New York | Queens Preparatory Academy Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #655 of 785 | #659 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,369 | #3170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 27.9).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 35%).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Collaborative Arts Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 320 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 Queens Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Preparatory Academy ranks higher (70.6 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 Queens Preparatory Academy?
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. Queens Preparatory Academy: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collaborative Arts Middle School and Queens Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is 655th of 785 and Queens Preparatory Academy is 659th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).