Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School vs MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
| Measure | Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School New York, New York | MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 785 | #603 of 785 |
| National rank | #11549 of 15,369 | #11515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | New York | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.8 vs 32.0).
- •Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 95.7%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.5).
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 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School better than MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between New York and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School: 230. MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership rank in New York?
Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School is 607th of 785 and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is 603rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).