Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School vs Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 856 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Science and Medicine Middle School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 785 | #631 of 785 |
| National rank | #10563 of 15,369 | #11971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 29.8).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Science and Medicine Middle School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Science and Medicine Middle School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 229.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School better than Science and Medicine Middle School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks higher (36.4 vs 29.8 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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Science and Medicine Middle School (The)?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School: 303. Science and Medicine Middle School (The): 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and Science and Medicine Middle School (The) rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 554th of 785 and Science and Medicine Middle School (The) is 631st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).