Essex Street Academy vs MS 131
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Street Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
MS 131
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Essex Street Academy New York, New York | MS 131 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,079 | #319 of 785 |
| National rank | #1711 of 16,910 | #5992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 57.6).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 49%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 91.1%).
- •MS 131 does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.8).
- •Essex Street Academy is the larger school with 366 students compared with 257.
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 Essex Street Academy better than MS 131?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Street Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 57.6 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 Essex Street Academy and MS 131?
About 355 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Street Academy: 366. MS 131: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Street Academy and MS 131 rank in New York?
Essex Street Academy is 430th of 1,079 and MS 131 is 319th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).