Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) vs Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
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.
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) Brooklyn, New York | Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 785 | #495 of 785 |
| National rank | #12067 of 15,369 | #9458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 40% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 29.2).
- •Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement does better on math proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.4%).
- •Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.4).
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 Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) better than Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement ranks higher (41.7 vs 29.2 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 Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) and Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The): 281. Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) and Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement rank in New York?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (The) is 638th of 785 and Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement is 495th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).