Is 229 Roland Patterson vs Madiba Prep Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 229 Roland Patterson
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
177 students
Madiba Prep Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
| Measure | Is 229 Roland Patterson Bronx, New York | Madiba Prep Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 785 | #727 of 785 |
| National rank | #14403 of 15,369 | #13656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 177 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madiba Prep Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 16.2).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.7%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 7.1).
- •Is 229 Roland Patterson is the larger school with 177 students compared with 176.
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 Is 229 Roland Patterson better than Madiba Prep Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madiba Prep Middle School ranks higher (20.7 vs 16.2 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 Is 229 Roland Patterson and Madiba Prep Middle School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 229 Roland Patterson: 177. Madiba Prep Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 229 Roland Patterson and Madiba Prep Middle School rank in New York?
Is 229 Roland Patterson is 771st of 785 and Madiba Prep Middle School is 727th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).